Weather in Menorca in January

How January compares

January is the 11th warmest month of the year in Menorca and ranks 86th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Spain it is 76th of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Menorca is 6.0°C warmer by day and 8.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Menorca peaks at 13.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 10.9°C; one night in ten drops to 8.5°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 19.1°C (2018-01-04) and the coldest night 1.2°C (2005-01-26).

Rain in January

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 51 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2017 with 149 mm, the driest 2007 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 14.5°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.8°C to 15.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.0°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 08:03 and sets about 17:41 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 51%.

Is January a good time to visit Menorca?

January is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Menorca on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Milder than London, but still jacket weather

Menorca offers a noticeable temperature lift from London, where January daytime highs average 7.4°C: the island is about 6°C warmer. That is useful for spending time outside, but it is not enough to treat the trip as a summer break. Pack layers you can adjust, a jacket for evenings and shoes you are happy walking in when the ground is wet. The coldest nights fall to 8.5°C or below, so do not base your packing only on the average. January is among Menorca's coolest months; it suits travellers who value milder daytime weather more than heat, with indoor time as a fallback.

Keep outdoor plans flexible

Rain is a meaningful catch in January, with about 9 rainy days across the month. You should not assume every day will be wet, but a waterproof jacket is more useful than an itinerary that depends on staying outside throughout. There are about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day within 9.5 hours of daylight, so brighter weather is part of the picture without being an all-day promise. Put longer walks in the daylight window and leave room to change plans when rain arrives. This is a better fit for a flexible break than a trip built around sunbathing, outdoor meals and swimming.