The weather in January in the Canary Islands
It's pleasantly warm in January in the Canary Islands with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in the Canary Islands. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for the Canary Islands, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2016, the Canary Islands reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at the Canary Islands is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for the Canary Islands
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Canary Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Canary Islands | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 22°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 23°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 43 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 8 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Canary Islands with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Canary Islands is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in the Canary Islands, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in the Canary Islands
Temperature in January in the Canary Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in the Canary Islands, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Canary Islands
Total precipitation in January in the Canary Islands over the years
Daily UV index in January in the Canary Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Canary Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the Canary Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Canary Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.