January weather forecast
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

January in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain sets the stage for the year with its invigorating and subtly vibrant weather. Temperatures hover between a cool 15.3°C (59.5°F) to a comfortable high of 20.8°C (69.4°F), providing a pleasing climate for outdoor activities. Blessed with an average of 10.6 hours of daylight, January promises plenty of time to explore the city's fine beaches and historical sites. Notable precipitation lies on the lower scale, involving a few rainy days, yet guaranteeing mostly dry and pleasant weather conditions. The city's January weather sets the foundation for the months to follow, being relatively colder compared to the span of the year that lies ahead.

Temperature

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and a low of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Rainfall

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, there are 21 rainfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the average seawater temperature in January is 20.1°C (68.2°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 18:40 WET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.