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SpainThe weather in January in Málaga
It's cool to moderate in January in Málaga with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Málaga. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Málaga, 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 26°C in 2021, Málaga reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Málaga is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for Málaga
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Málaga. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Málaga | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 51 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Málaga with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Málaga is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 Málaga, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Málaga
Temperature in January in Málaga over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Málaga, 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 Málaga
Total precipitation in January in Málaga over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Málaga
Snowfall in January in Málaga per year
Daily UV index in January in Málaga
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Málaga, 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 Málaga by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Málaga. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.