Weather in Seville in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Seville and ranks 62nd of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Spain it is 32nd of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Seville is 8.0°C warmer by day and 4.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Seville peaks at 15.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.0°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.3°C; one night in ten drops to 2.6°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 21.4°C (2005-01-21) and the coldest night -2.1°C (1992-01-24).

Rain in January

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 49 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 1996 with 306 mm, the driest 2005 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:37 and sets about 18:28 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is January a good time to visit Seville?

January is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Seville on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Mild afternoons, cold starts and evenings

January is Seville's coldest month, so treat it as a winter trip with milder afternoons rather than an early taste of summer. A light jacket over a jumper gives you flexibility as the day warms up, while a warmer coat is sensible for evenings. The warmest days reach 18°C or more, but the coldest nights can fall to around 3°C or below. If you feel the cold, pack accordingly rather than relying on the daytime average. Plan longer walks for the warmer part of the day and keep outdoor meals flexible: pleasant afternoon conditions do not guarantee a comfortable evening outside.

Useful sunshine, with a rain backup

There is enough sunshine to make outdoor time worthwhile, with about 5.5 hours a day within 9.7 hours of daylight. Keep your main outdoor plans in the daylight window rather than expecting long, light evenings. Rain is a practical consideration rather than a reason to rule January out: about 6 days have measurable rain, so bring a waterproof layer and shoes you are comfortable wearing on wet streets. Those figures do not promise a dry stay or mean a rainy day will be wet throughout. A flexible plan suits the month best, letting you use brighter spells for walking and move indoors when conditions turn.