Your January weather guide
CoolWeather in Andalucia in January
Andalucia in January suits a break for walking and spending time outdoors, not a holiday built around heat or swimming. Average daytime highs are 14.8°C, with nights falling to 8.4°C and about 8 rainy days during the month. It is milder than London, but still Andalucia's coldest month. Go if you are happy wearing layers and adjusting plans around showers; choose another month if warm evenings and comfortable sea swimming are the main reasons for travelling.
Long-term climate averages for Seville, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Andalucia, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Seville.
- Average daytime high
- 14.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.4°C
- London averages 7.4°C in January
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.2h
- 53% of 9.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 8
- 60 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.0°C
- 2018-01-03
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.1°C
- 1992-01-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 42 min
- 1597 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How January compares
January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Andalucia. Within Spain it is 43rd of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Andalucia is 7.4°C warmer by day and 6.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in January
The typical January day in Andalucia peaks at 14.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 8.4°C; one night in ten drops to 5.4°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 23.0°C (2018-01-03) and the coldest night -2.1°C (1992-01-24).
Rain in January
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 60 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 1996 with 380 mm, the driest 2005 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in January
The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.7°C to 15.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:37 and sets about 18:28 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is January a good time to visit Andalucia?
January is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Andalucia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild afternoons, but keep the winter layers
The daytime average makes walking a more realistic plan than lying out in swimwear. The warmer days reach 17.6°C or more, so a sheltered afternoon can feel comfortable, but that is not the temperature to expect throughout your stay. At the other end, colder nights drop to 5.4°C or below: bring a proper outer layer rather than relying on a light jumper for evenings. Dress in layers you can remove as the day warms up, and keep outdoor meals flexible rather than assuming terrace weather. The sea averages 15.2°C, which is cold. A coastal stay can still suit time beside the water, but comfortable swimming should not be the deciding reason to book.
Allow for rain and make use of the daylight
Rain is a genuine planning consideration, though it need not define the trip. About 8 days have measurable rain, so pack a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet conditions. Leave room to move outdoor plans to a drier part of your stay rather than fixing everything in advance. There are about 5.2 hours of sunshine within 9.8 hours of daylight, giving you a useful window for being outside without promising clear skies all day. Put longer walks into the daylight hours and keep an indoor alternative for wet spells. January works best for travellers who value milder days and can accept a changeable winter break.
A little perspective
Andalucia through the year
January is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuarySelected | 14.8°C | 8.4°C | 15.2°C | 5.2 | 60 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.6°C | 8.8°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 52 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.5°C | 10.3°C | 15.2°C | 6.3 | 59 | 7 | 2% |
| April | 19.2°C | 11.9°C | 15.9°C | 7.4 | 46 | 7 | 5% |
| May | 22.4°C | 14.7°C | 17.3°C | 8.7 | 28 | 5 | 21% |
| Junebest | 26.5°C | 18.3°C | 19.4°C | 11.4 | 8 | 1 | 64% |
| Julybest | 29.6°C | 20.9°C | 21.7°C | 12.8 | 1 | 0 | 93% |
| Augustbest | 29.7°C | 21.4°C | 23.0°C | 11.2 | 4 | 1 | 96% |
| September | 26.3°C | 18.9°C | 21.5°C | 8.3 | 27 | 4 | 64% |
| October | 22.3°C | 15.7°C | 19.4°C | 6.0 | 64 | 7 | 18% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.8°C | 17.3°C | 5.4 | 74 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.6°C | 9.7°C | 15.9°C | 4.7 | 79 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Andalucia in January FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Andalucia hot in January?
Andalucia is cool in January: the average daytime high is 14.8°C and nights average 8.4°C. Days over 25°C are rare in January.
Can you swim in the sea in Andalucia in January?
The sea around Andalucia averages 15.2°C in January, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Andalucia in January?
Andalucia sees about 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 60 mm of rain in a typical January. The wettest January between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (380 mm) and the driest was 2005 (0 mm).
How sunny is Andalucia in January?
Andalucia gets around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day in January out of 9.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Andalucia compare with the UK in January?
Andalucia is on average 7.4°C warmer than London by day in January (14.8°C against 7.4°C).
What is the hottest January on record in Andalucia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day in Andalucia reached 23.0°C on 2018-01-03, and the coldest night dropped to -2.1°C on 1992-01-24.
How much warmer is Andalucia than London in January?
The average daytime high is 14.8°C, compared with 7.4°C in London - a difference of 7.4°C. That is a useful improvement for spending time outdoors, but it is still cool-weather travel rather than a reliable dose of summer warmth.
Is the flight short enough for a brief winter break?
The flight from London is about 2 h 42 min, making Andalucia a short-haul option. That suits a brief break if milder weather is enough for you; the short journey does not come with a guarantee of warm, dry days.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sevilla (Seville). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C