Andalusia · January
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)22 (72) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)33 (91) | 30° (86°)25– (77–)37 (99) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)36 (97) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 5 |
🌊Water Temp | 16° (61°) | 16° (61°) | 16° (61°) | 17° (63°) | 19° (66°) | 21° (70°) | 23° (73°) | 24° (75°) | 22° (72°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) |
🌧Rain Days | 5d70mm (2.8") | 5d66mm (2.6") | 6d91mm (3.6") | 4d46mm (1.8") | 2d20mm (0.8") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (0.1") | 2d24mm (0.9") | 4d59mm (2.3") | 5d81mm (3.2") | 5d88mm (3.5") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Andalusia is on the cool side — with highs around 17°C (63°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 21°C (70°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 70 mm (2.8 in) total. At 16°C (61°F), the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Andalusia in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Andalusia?
- January is not an optimal month for Andalusia (Score: 50/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Andalusia in January?
- In January, Andalusia sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 21°C (70°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F).
- How much rain falls in Andalusia in January?
- In January, Andalusia receives an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over 5 rain days. The rain falls on few days, but heavily.
- How many sunshine hours does Andalusia get in January?
- Andalusia averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Andalusia in January?
- Water temperature in Andalusia in January averages 16°C (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.