Weather in Alcudia in January

How January compares

January is the 11th warmest month of the year in Alcudia. Within Spain it is 61st of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Alcudia is 6.6°C warmer by day and 7.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Alcudia peaks at 14.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.5°C; one night in ten drops to 6.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 21.8°C (2018-01-04) and the coldest night 2.8°C (2020-01-13).

Rain in January

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 45 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2017 with 170 mm, the driest 1993 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 14.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.9°C to 15.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.3°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:07 and sets about 17:46 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 52%.

Is January a good time to visit Alcudia?

January is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Alcudia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Mild afternoons, but keep your coat

Alcudia's January warmth is relative: it should feel milder than London, but it is still a cool month here. Average nights fall to 9.5°C, and the coldest nights can reach 6.8°C or lower, so pack a jumper, long trousers and a jacket rather than relying on light holiday clothes. Some warmer days reach 16.8°C or more, making the middle of the day a sensible window for longer walks or sitting outside. That is pleasant walking weather if you prefer avoiding heat, not a promise of comfortable sunbathing. Keep an extra layer with you if your afternoon plans run into the evening.

Plan around daylight and leave room for rain

With about 4.6 hours of sunshine across 9.5 hours of daylight, January offers useful time outdoors, but you should not expect sunshine throughout the day. Put longer outdoor plans into the daylight hours and leave room to change them when rain arrives. There are about 8 rainy days in the month, enough to make a waterproof jacket a sensible part of your packing without treating the whole trip as a washout. This suits travellers happy to take a dry spell when it comes and adjust their day. It is less suitable if your holiday depends on reliably sunny afternoons or spending every day beside the sea.