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January · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Arrecife in January

Excellent · 94/100Beach 53/100
High / low21° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation22 mm3 wet days
Sea19°surface temperature
28.96° N, 13.55° WElevation 20 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
When to goArrecife · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94January
Best timeApr–Jun
January: high / low21° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Arrecife averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 22 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Days are 1° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.

January scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Arrecife. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 10 h 29 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 28 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%81%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 53/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Arrecife this month

San Bartolomé
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San Bartolomé

Canary Islands · 7.6 km NW
19°Jan high
3wet days
93score
San Bartolomé
Tías
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Tías

Canary Islands · 9.5 km W
20°Jan high
3wet days
94score
Tías
Costa Teguise
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Costa Teguise

Canary Islands · 6.2 km NE
21°Jan high
3wet days
94score
Costa Teguise
Puerto del Carmen
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Puerto del Carmen

Canary Islands · 12 km W
21°Jan high
3wet days
94score
Puerto del Carmen
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in January

Where to go in January
Tuineje
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Tuineje

Canary Islands
20°Jan high
2wet days
95score
Tuineje
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
20°Jan high
4wet days
91score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
El Ejido
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El Ejido

Andalusia
18°Jan high
5wet days
89score
El Ejido
Adra
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Adra

Andalusia
18°Jan high
5wet days
89score
Adra
·Questions

Arrecife in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Arrecife?

January scores 94/100 for Arrecife, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Arrecife in January?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 14°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Arrecife in January?

Arrecife receives about 22 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Arrecife in January?

The sea averages 19°C in January, refreshing but swimmable.