January weather forecast
Spain

January in Spain signals the height of winter with varying climatic conditions depending on geographical location. The northern regions, influenced by the oceanic climate, experience lower temperatures compared to other areas. In the northeastern mountain ranges such as the Pyrenees, temperatures can fall below freezing, with snowfall common at altitudes above 2000 meters. On the contrary, areas closer to the Atlantic Coast, including Asturias, Basque Country, and Galicia, experience milder conditions due to the ocean's moderating influence.

In the central plains of Spain, including the vast Meseta Central plateau, temperatures are notably colder in January compared to the rest of the year. Nighttime temperatures can dip below freezing, but snow is less common unless at higher altitudes. The south and southeastern regions of Spain, known for their semi-arid climate, experience relatively milder winters. Cities like Seville and Malaga typically see average temperatures staying above 10°C (50°F) during January.

The Canary Islands, located off the west coast of Africa, exhibit a stark contrast to mainland Spain in January. Temperatures remain pleasantly warm, averaging 18°C (64.4°F) to 20°C (68°F), making it one of the warmest places in Europe during winter.

In terms of precipitation, January sees increased rainfall in the northern regions, with the northwest coast often recording up to 100mm (3.94") of rainfall during this month. However, moving south, rainfall levels decrease significantly. The southeastern coast and the eastern Canary Islands, some of the driest places in Europe, witness minimal rainfall, often below 15mm (0.59") in January.

Comparatively, January is colder than December and slightly warmer than February, the coldest month of the year in most parts of Spain. The transition from January to February brings the coldest days of the year, particularly in the central and northern regions.

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• Madrid - January »
  A typical January is characterized by relatively cold temperatures with the high and low averages fluctuating between 2.7°C (36.9°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F). Madrid's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 9.8°C (49.6°F) and lows of 2.7°C (36.9°F).
• Lloret de Mar - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Lloret de Mar is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow. Lloret de Mar's January weather reaches an average high of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low of 7.8°C (46°F), making it the coldest month.
• Barcelona - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Barcelona are January, February and September, with an average 1mm (0.04") of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Barcelona are January, February and September, with an average 1mm (0.04") of accumulated snow.
• Valencia - January »
  During the coldest month in Valencia, January, temperatures average a high of 16.4°C (61.5°F) and a low of 7.1°C (44.8°F). January, with its high-temperature average of 16.4°C (61.5°F) and a low-temperature average of 7.1°C (44.8°F), is the coldest month in Valencia.
• Seville - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Seville, Spain. The months with the lowest UV index in Seville, Spain, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Zaragoza - January »
  January stands out as Zaragoza's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and a low-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F). In Zaragoza, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
• Málaga - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Málaga are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 72%. The months with the highest humidity in Málaga are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Murcia - January »
  On the last day of January, in Murcia sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 18:25 CET. Murcia's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 15.5°C (59.9°F) to a low of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
• Palma - January »
  Beginning the year in Palma, Spain, January exhibits a wintery season bestowed with lower temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and more rainfall. Palma witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and a low of 8.3°C (46.9°F).
• Bilbao - January »
  In Bilbao in January, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Bilbao in January, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Alicante - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Alicante is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Alicante, in January, during 5.2 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Córdoba - January »
  Córdoba's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) and an average low temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F), is the coldest in the year. Córdoba's January weather reaches an average high of 14.9°C (58.8°F) and an average low of 3.6°C (38.5°F), making it the coldest month.