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January · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 75/100

Valencia in January

Good · 75/100Beach 27/100
High / low16° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation43 mm7 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
39.47° N, 0.38° WElevation 15 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goValencia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75January
Best timeMar–May
January: high / low16° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Valencia averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 7° — cool weather by day. Expect around 43 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Valencia. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:21 and sets at 18:02 local time, giving 9 h 41 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 44 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%80%
Dry days · 33%49%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 27/100 (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 Valencia this month

Torrent
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Torrent

Valencia · 8.4 km SW
17°Jan high
7wet days
75score
Torrent
Paterna
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Paterna

Valencia · 6.1 km NW
16°Jan high
6wet days
76score
Paterna
Mislata
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Mislata

Valencia · 3.3 km W
16°Jan high
7wet days
75score
Mislata
Alaquàs
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Alaquàs

Valencia · 7.3 km W
17°Jan high
7wet days
75score
Alaquàs
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
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
21°Jan high
3wet days
94score
Arrecife
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
·Questions

Valencia in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Valencia?

January scores 75/100 for Valencia, which we rate as good. Average highs are 16°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Valencia in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 7°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Valencia in January?

Valencia receives about 43 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Valencia in January?

The sea averages 14°C in January, cold for most swimmers.