Average weather for Spain in January
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.
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. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
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.
In January, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Spain in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
14°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
16°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
12°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
46 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
4 days | 12 days | |
December
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.
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.
Check out the climate of Spain for all months and discover the best travel time
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.
Daily Temperature in January in Spain
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Spain, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Spain
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Spain, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 4 days of precipitation in Spain.
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.
Temperature in January in Spain over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Spain, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Spain over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Spain, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.
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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.
