Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in the Canary Islands with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Canary Islands 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 Canary Islands with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 22°C, with nights close to 16°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 Canary Islands will be around 22°C, with nights close to 15°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 the Canary Islands is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 21% 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 Canary Islands. 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.
Canary Islands in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
43 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit the Canary Islands?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in the Canary Islands. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for the Canary Islands in January
With 29°C, the Canary Islands hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in the Canary Islands
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in the Canary Islands, 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Canary Islands
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for the Canary Islands, 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 7 days of rain in the Canary Islands.
Daily UV Index in January in the Canary Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Canary Islands, 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 the Canary Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in the Canary Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in the Canary Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in the Canary Islands, 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 the Canary Islands
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in the Canary Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in the Canary Islands
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Average Weather in the Canary Islands by Month
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