Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in Barcelona with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Barcelona in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Barcelona with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 14°C, with nights close to 5°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Barcelona will be around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Barcelona is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Barcelona. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Barcelona in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Barcelona in January
With 23°C, Barcelona hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Barcelona
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Daily Precipitation in January in Barcelona
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Barcelona.
Daily UV Index in January in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Barcelona, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Barcelona
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Barcelona. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Barcelona
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Lots of sunny days with cool evenings. During my visit, it only rained once. Make sure to bring a jacket or jumper as it can be cold!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Barcelona by Month
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