January weather forecastTorrevieja, Spain

January

Weather in January

Torrevieja opens the year maintaining Mediterranean winter habits, mild and damp. An increase in clouds and a bit more rain compared to December are significant. The daytime temperature remains steady, going from 15.5°C (59.9°F) to 15.6°C (60.1°F). The overall atmosphere is comfortable with moderate wind speeds, relaxed sea temperatures and slightly lengthened daylight. One can enjoy this undemandingly cool weather before the gradual warmth escalation of the coming months.

Temperature

Torrevieja's January weather, with an average high temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and an average low temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Torrevieja, Spain, is 65%.

Rainfall

In Torrevieja, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Torrevieja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.6 days and collects up to 199mm (7.83") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Torrevieja, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 13°C (55.4°F) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Torrevieja is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January in Torrevieja, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:23 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 15.5°C (59.9°F) and lows at 10.3°C (50.5°F).

In Torrevieja, 15.5°C (59.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.3°C (50.5°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January is 65%.

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Torrevieja, Spain, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.8°C (58.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Torrevieja, Spain, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:23 CET.

The average sunshine duration in January in Torrevieja is 8.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Torrevieja is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average high temperature in January: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (10.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average pressure in January: 1020.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, June and November (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average rainfall in January: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (31mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.4 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Torrevieja, 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).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 18min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Torrevieja, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Torrevieja, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Torrevieja, 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).