Zarautz weather in January (Basque Country, Spain)

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

In January, Zarautz generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Zarautz in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 90 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zarautz. June, July, August and September 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 Zarautz climate page with graphs.

 

Zarautz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 90 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San Sebastián, Spain (15 KM, 9 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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