Barcelona Weather in January
Spain · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high14°C (56°F)
Avg low5°C (40°F)
Rainfall32 mm (1.3 in)
RatingGood 7.6/10
In January, Barcelona has average highs of 14°C (56°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F). January is winter in Spain. The month is fairly dry, with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over 5 days. You get roughly 9.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
January is a good time to visit Barcelona (7.6/10), though April to June and September to October are even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 14°C (56°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C (40°F) |
| Daily mean | 8°C (47°F) |
| Rainfall | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 69% |
| Daylight | 9.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Barcelona in January
- a warm jacket and layers
Barcelona weather in other months
Jan14°C / 5°C32 mmGoodFeb15°C / 5°C26 mmExcellentMar17°C / 7°C45 mmExcellentApr20°C / 10°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 14°C46 mmExcellentJun28°C / 18°C33 mmExcellentJul31°C / 21°C26 mmExcellentAug31°C / 21°C39 mmExcellentSep27°C / 18°C59 mmExcellentOct23°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentNov18°C / 9°C57 mmExcellentDec15°C / 6°C26 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit BarcelonaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Andorra la Vella7°C · 55 mm
- Palma14°C · 48 mm
- Ibiza14°C · 45 mm
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm
- Marseille11°C · 45 mm
- Bordeaux10°C · 80 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.