Climatological averages, historical records, packing tips and best time to visit Valencia during January. AEMET / ECMWF reanalysis 1991-2020.
Reference values based on 1991-2020 AEMET / ECMWF climatology. Year-to-year variation can be significant.
| Metric | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All-time high | 43.5 °C | August 2003 |
| 24h DANA rainfall | 491 mm | October 1957 |
| All-time low | -7.2 °C | February 1956 |
| Hail size | 9 cm | May 2022 |
Official records (AEMET). Secondary stations may have more extreme readings.
In January, Valencia typically shows mild Mediterranean climate with warm lows. The average high temperature is around 16°C and the average low around 7°C, with monthly rainfall of 34 mm spread over roughly 5 rain days and about 159 hours of sunshine. Average relative humidity stands at 68% and wind speed averages 11 km/h.
The local calendar in January is shaped by Christmas fair and nativity scenes, so checking the forecast a few days in advance is worth it before any outdoor activity. Averages give a general picture but extreme events can vary widely: in January, Valencia has recorded both unusually warm spells and cold incursions across recent decades.
For a typical stay we recommend mid-season jacket. UV protection is sensible on sunny days, even in a mild winter month, and a closed-toe waterproof shoe helps on damp days. For multi-day trips bring thin layers that you can combine through the day.
The first two weeks of January usually offer the best balance in Valencia: moderate crowds, friendlier prices and weather that remains representative of the month. Late January starts showing features of the transition to the next month. Use our custom historical lookup to check the actual values for the exact year you plan to travel.
Of the twelve months, January is the coldest in Valencia and the 6th wettest. It collects 39 mm, 8 % of the whole year’s rain, spread over 6.5 days with appreciable precipitation, of which 0.9 exceed 10 mm. The warmest month is August and the wettest is September.
Among the 50 Spanish cities with AEMET climatological normals on this site, in January Valencia is the 9th warmest, with a mean maximum of 16.8 °C, and the 27th wettest. The wettest of them that month is Vigo, with 222 mm against Valencia’s 39 mm.
Averages hide what can actually happen. At the València observatory, a January has reached 26.6 °C as an absolute maximum and -1.6 °C as a minimum: that is the real range to reckon with, not the 12.1 °C mean. Relative humidity runs around 65 % and mean wind 8.1 km/h.
AEMET climatological normals 1991-2020, València observatory (13 m above sea level). Sources and methodology → · Forecast for Valencia →
