January weather forecast
Cartagena, Spain

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The Roman amphitheater in Cartagena, Spain, with more buildings and distant mountains in the background
The Roman amphitheater in Cartagena, Spain, with more buildings and distant mountains in the background

Weather in January

Despite being the coldest month, January in Cartagena, Spain, offers a milder winter compared to other parts of Europe. Temperatures hover between 11.4°C (52.5°F) and 15.2°C (59.4°F), ensuring that the chill is never severe. An increased cloud cover of 25%, accompanied by high relative humidity of 67%, often results in a significant amount of rainfall: 25mm (0.98") over an average of 6.3 days. Sea temperatures remain a crisp 14.8°C (58.6°F), discouraging water-based activities and encouraging indoor pursuits. The winter weather dictates the rhythm of life, with residents adjusting their routine to keep pace with the lower light levels and shorter days of January.

Temperature

In Cartagena, Spain, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and a low of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Humidity

In Cartagena, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.

Rainfall

In Cartagena, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cartagena, Spain, there are 66.5 rainfall days, and 211mm (8.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Cartagena is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: You can swim in 14.8°C (58.6°F) below 10°C (50°F) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 13°C (55.4°F) without it is tough.

Daylight

In Cartagena, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Cartagena, Spain, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

Sunshine

In Cartagena, the average sunshine in January is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Cartagena?

January is the month when Cartagena sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and a low of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

What is the temperature in January in Cartagena?

January temperatures in Cartagena vary between a high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and a low-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Cartagena?

In January, the average relative humidity in Cartagena, Spain, is 67%.

How many days does it rain in January in Cartagena?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Cartagena?

In Cartagena, Spain, in January, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Cartagena have in January?

In Cartagena, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Cartagena?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, in Cartagena, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Cartagena have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cartagena is 8.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cartagena?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cartagena, Spain, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in January in Cartagena?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Cartagena, Spain, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average temperature in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.2°C).

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Average pressure in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average pressure in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average pressure in January: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average wind speed in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average humidity in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average rainfall in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average rainfall days in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average sea temperature in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in January: 14.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.3°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average sunshine days in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average UV index in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average cloud cover in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Cartagena, Spain

Average visibility in January - Cartagena, Spain
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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