Costa del Sol in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Costa del Sol in January is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 15 °C (cool), and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
Costa del Sol · JanuaryPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 15 °C
- Night
- 11 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable35/100
City breakGood75/100
ActiveGood74/100
FamilyUnsuitable42/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 15 °C
- Sea still cool (15 °C)
All months at a glance
15J
15F
16M
18A
20M
24J
27J
27A
24S
21O
18N
15D
6J
5F
5M
4A
3M
1J
0J
1A
3S
6O
6N
7D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Costa del Sol in January?
Daytime highs average around 15 °C, with nights around 11 °C.
Can you swim in Costa del Sol in January?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Costa del Sol in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.