Barcelona weather in January
Barcelona in January averages 10°C (49°F), 41 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Barcelona, January is the coldest, the sixth driest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (49°F)
6–14°C · 42–57°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
hours per day
What is Barcelona like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Barcelona in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (42°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Barcelona is 0.7°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (51°F).
January in Barcelona is 0.5°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
Daylight in Barcelona in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 31 minutes in Barcelona, rising about 08:15 and setting about 17:46 local time.
January ends 46 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 38 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Barcelona
What to read before you book.
Barcelona weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 32 mm |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 40 mm |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 44 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 27 mm |
| July | 25°C / 76°F | 27 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 51 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 83 mm |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 82 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 45 mm |
| December | 10°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Barcelona in January
January climate averages for Barcelona, 1991–2020.
Barcelona averages 10°C (49°F) in January, ranging from about 6°C (42°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 10°C (49°F) against 10°C (50°F) in February — 0.5°C cooler.
January is 0.7°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 31 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 9 minutes in June and 9 hours 12 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 08:15 and sunset about 17:46 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 46 minutes longer than it starts.
