Sierra Nevada weather in January (Andalucía, Spain)

How is the weather in Sierra Nevada in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sierra Nevada typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Sierra Nevada in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sierra Nevada. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sierra Nevada climate page with graphs.

 

Sierra Nevada, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Granada, Spain (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in January

Find out more about the weather in Spain in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sierra Nevada in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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