What is the weather like in Benidorm in January?

Expect temperatures between 8°C and 16°C with 8% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Benidorm in January?

Benidorm in January scores 65/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Recommended for planning your trip.

Who should visit Benidorm in January?

January in Benidorm is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples.

Benidorm Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

16°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

8°C

Coolest around day 13

Rainy Days

0days

8% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in January

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

15.2°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

💧Refreshing

Consider a wetsuit for extended swimming

Swim Rating

🏄Cool, wetsuits recommended

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Benidorm coastline

Benidorm January Weather Calendar

Click any day to see detailed weather information

Day 1

Nice

16°C5%

Day 2

Nice

16°C5%

Day 3

Nice

16°C6%

Day 4

Nice

16°C5%

Day 5

Nice

16°C7%

Day 6

Nice

16°C7%

Day 7

Nice

16°C8%

Day 8

Nice

16°C11%

Day 9

Nice

16°C10%

Day 10

Nice

15°C9%

Day 11

Nice

16°C8%

Day 12

Nice

15°C7%

Day 13

Nice

15°C4%

Day 14

Nice

15°C7%

Day 15

Nice

15°C7%

Day 16

Nice

16°C8%

Day 17

Nice

16°C12%

Day 18

Nice

15°C14%

Day 19

Nice

15°C12%

Day 20

Nice

15°C13%

Day 21

Nice

15°C12%

Day 22

Nice

16°C8%

Day 23

Nice

16°C6%

Day 24

Nice

16°C5%

Day 25

Nice

16°C7%

Day 26

Nice

16°C8%

Day 27

Nice

16°C8%

Day 28

Nice

16°C8%

Day 29

Nice

16°C10%

Day 30

Nice

16°C10%

Day 31

Nice

16°C10%

Essential Travel Info for Benidorm

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Currency

EUR

€ Euro

Language

Spanish

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Driving

Right side

Connect

There are a number of internet cafés, so...

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.603

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

51/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Jun

Low

Jan

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Jan

166

Feb

173

Mar

181

Apr

208

May

212

Jun

187

Jul

173

Aug

173

Sep

173

Oct

173

Nov

173

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Barcelona (BCN)

Brussels (BRU)

Manchester (MAN)

Madrid Adolfo Suárez –Barajas (MAD)

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

7 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Spain. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Spain.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Polio

In Spain poliovirus has been identified in the past year.Travelers to Spain are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.Vaccine recommendations: Adults traveling to Spain who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a complete polio vaccination series before travel. Children who are not fully vaccinated will be considered for anaccelerated vaccination schedule.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Spain.If rabies exposures occur while in Spain, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Benidorm?

👍Recommended for planning your trip(65/100)

Short Answer

Benidorm in January features 15.2°C seas - too cold for swimming but stunning for coastal walks. Air temperatures average 16°C with 8% rain probability.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Excellent dry conditions

Only 8% rain probability - ideal for outdoor activities

Cold sea - swimming challenging

15.2°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Hantavirus

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

40% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Families with children
Comfortable 15.7°C temperatures and low 8% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 15.7°C, 8% rain chance
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Photographers
7.9h sunshine, 57% clear skies for golden hour shots
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 94/100 with romantic weather conditions

Who Should Avoid

🏖️
Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15.2°C - too cold for comfortable swimming

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Benidorm in January averages 16°C with 8% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Benidorm in January

What are the temperatures in Benidorm in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C, nights drop to 8°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Benidorm in January?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Benidorm in January?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is January peak season in Benidorm?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Benidorm Weather in January

Sea Temperature in January

Benidorm January Weather Calendar

Essential Travel Info for Benidorm

Travel Intelligence

Smart Flight Estimator

Flight Connectivity Analysis

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Polio

Rabies

Decision Factors

Good For

Who Should Avoid

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