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The weather in January in Spain
It's cool in January in Spain with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for 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 23°C in 2018, Spain reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for Spain
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Spain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Spain | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 14°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 46 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Spain with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 5°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 Spain is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°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 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other places, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Spain
Temperature in January in Spain over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 Spain
Total precipitation in January in Spain over the years
Daily UV index in January in Spain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Spain, 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 Spain by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Spain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.