January weather forecastTangier, Morocco

Weather in January

During this period, Tangier experiences what is undoubtedly its winter season, which is noticeably colder compared to its neighbor months, February and December. Temperatures flirt with an average low of 8.5°C (47.3°F) and a high of 16.9°C (62.4°F). Rainfall is quite significant during this time, making it one of the two months with the most rainy days, with the season's chillier conditions serving to underscore the dampness. There is less sunlight during this time, and the shorter daylight duration, together with the cooler weather, gives Tangier a markedly wintry feel. Hardly, the sunniest month, January settles for more subdued hues instead of the dazzling sunshine of later months.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures in Tangier, Morocco, are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and a low of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Rainfall

In Tangier, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tangier, there are 87.6 rainfall days, and 736mm (28.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tangier, the average seawater temperature in January is 17.2°C (63°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 17.2°C (63°F) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tangier is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of January, in Tangier, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:48 +01.

Sunshine

In Tangier, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.