Spain
Spain in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Spain in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Spain in January?
- Puerto del Carmen is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 22°C (71°F) in January; Lleida is the coolest at 10°C (50°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Spain in January?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Los Gigantes (20°C (68°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
22°
Puerto del Carmen
Coolest
10°
Lleida
Driest
21 mm
Playa del Ingles
Warmest sea
20°
Los Gigantes
Across Spain, January highs run from 10°C (50°F) (Lleida) to 22°C (71°F) (Puerto del Carmen). On average it is about as warm as December. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Puerto del Carmen, Playa del Ingles, and Maspalomas.
Best places in Spain in January
94 
Puerto del Carmen
Canary Islands · Spain
22° / 13° 24 mm Jan
93
Playa del Ingles
Canary Islands · Spain
21° / 14° 21 mm Jan
93
Maspalomas
Canary Islands · Spain
21° / 14° 22 mm Jan
92
Puerto Rico
Canary Islands · Spain
21° / 14° 24 mm Jan
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90
Corralejo
Canary Islands · Spain
21° / 14° 21 mm Jan
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89
Playa Blanca
Canary Islands · Spain
21° / 13° 23 mm Jan
87
Costa Teguise
Canary Islands · Spain
20° / 15° 25 mm Jan
87
Yaiza
Canary Islands · Spain
20° / 12° 27 mm Jan
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto del Carmen | 22° | 13° | 24 mm | 19° | 94 |
| Playa del Ingles | 21° | 14° | 21 mm | 20° | 93 |
| Maspalomas | 21° | 14° | 22 mm | 20° | 93 |
| Playa de las Américas | 21° | 15° | 37 mm | 20° | 90 |
| Playa Blanca | 21° | 13° | 23 mm | 19° | 89 |
| Los Gigantes | 21° | 15° | 44 mm | 20° | 88 |
| Alcossebre | 15° | 6° | 35 mm | — | 52 |
| Magaluf | 15° | 6° | 40 mm | — | 49 |
| Cala d'Or | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | 15° | 47 |
| Ciutat Vella | 13° | 5° | 46 mm | — | 44 |
| Eixample | 13° | 5° | 47 mm | — | 43 |
| Gràcia | 13° | 5° | 46 mm | — | 43 |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 13° | 5° | 46 mm | — | 43 |
| Empuriabrava | 13° | 4° | 35 mm | — | 43 |
| Lleida | 10° | 1° | 26 mm | — | 32 |
| Salamanca | 10° | 2° | 42 mm | — | 26 |
Festivals in Spain in January
- Benidorm Fest Song festival organized in Spain
- Tamborrada Celebratory drum festival held every year in San Sebastián, Spain
- Jarramplas
- goat throwing Former Spanish festivity
- Festa dos Fachós
- Pingüinos
- Las Carantoñas, Acehúche
- Actual (festival)
- cossiers d'Algaida Festival and celebration in Algaida
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Spain in January?
Average daytime highs range from 10° in Lleida to 22° in Puerto del Carmen.
Can you swim in Spain in January?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Los Gigantes at about 20°.