Valencia · 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°)9– (48–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)24 (75) | 19° (66°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)23– (73–)34 (93) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)37 (99) | 31° (88°)26– (79–)37 (99) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)31 (88) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)26 (79) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)23 (73) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)13 (55) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)12 (54) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)14 (57) |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 7h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° (57°) | 14° (57°) | 15° (59°) | 17° (63°) | 20° (68°) | 23° (73°) | 26° (79°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 19° (66°) | 16° (61°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d44mm (1.7") | 3d37mm (1.5") | 4d64mm (2.5") | 4d51mm (2.0") | 4d50mm (2.0") | 2d33mm (1.3") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 2d20mm (0.8") | 5d81mm (3.2") | 4d74mm (2.9") | 4d89mm (3.5") | 2d41mm (1.6") |
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 Valencia at 17°C (63°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 6°C (43°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 44 mm (1.7 in) total. At 14°C (57°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 Valencia in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Warm jacket for frosty nights
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Valencia?
- January is not an optimal month for Valencia (Score: 60/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Valencia in January?
- In January, Valencia sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 6°C (43°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Valencia in January?
- In January, Valencia receives an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Valencia get in January?
- Valencia averages 7 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Valencia in January?
- Water temperature in Valencia in January averages 14°C (57°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.