Weather in Valencia in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Valencia and ranks 70th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Spain it is 38th of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Valencia is 7.6°C warmer by day and 4.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Valencia peaks at 15.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.9°C; one night in ten drops to 3.4°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 24.7°C (2018-01-21) and the coldest night -0.2°C (2009-01-08).

Rain in January

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 33 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2020 with 123 mm, the driest 2004 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 70%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 14.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.4°C to 14.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:20 and sets about 18:01 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is January a good time to visit Valencia?

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

Milder than London, but still winter

Valencia's average daytime high is 7.6°C above London's January figure, a noticeable improvement for time spent outside. That does not make it reliably warm: January is the city's coldest month, and mild afternoons give way to chilly evenings. Pack layers you can remove during the day, plus a jacket for after dark. The warmest days reach 19.3°C or more, but the coldest nights fall to 3.4°C or below, so packing only for the average would leave you short. This weather suits travellers who prefer walking without strong heat and do not mind keeping a jumper close rather than relying on T-shirt weather.

Plan around daylight and allow for rain

There are about 5 rainy days in January, so rain is a possibility rather than a reason to plan the whole trip indoors. Bring a light waterproof and keep your outdoor plans flexible; a short stay can still coincide with wet weather. Average sunshine is about 5.4 hours a day within 9.5 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outside but not long, light evenings. Put the activities you most want to do outdoors into the daytime, rather than leaving them until late. The overall trade-off is straightforward: January offers mild conditions for exploring on foot, but you need to be happy adapting your plans instead of expecting uninterrupted sunshine.