Spain weather in January
Spain in January averages 7°C (44°F), 32 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Spain, January is the coldest, the fifth driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
3–10°C · 37–50°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
hours per day
What is Spain 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 Spain in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Spain is 0.5°C cooler than December and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
January in Spain is 1.5°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Spain in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 36 minutes in Spain, rising about 08:36 and setting about 18:12 local time.
January ends 45 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 27 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Spain 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 | 7°C / 44°F | 32 mm |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 34 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 35 mm |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 49 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 20 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 9 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 10 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 24 mm |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 64 mm |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 53 mm |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 42 mm |
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FAQs about Spain in January
January climate averages for Spain, 1991–2020.
Spain averages 7°C (44°F) in January, ranging from about 3°C (37°F) at night to 10°C (50°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 32 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 7°C (44°F) against 8°C (46°F) in February — 1.5°C cooler.
January is 0.5°C cooler than December, and 10 mm drier.
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 36 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 3 minutes in June and 9 hours 18 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 08:36 and sunset about 18:12 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 45 minutes longer than it starts.
