Barcelona in January

January in Barcelona brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 42°F and about 4 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:46 pm. The sea is about 56°F (14°C). It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.

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What January is good for in Barcelona

Each activity rated for January's weather and sea.

January next to December and February

Month	December	January	February
High	58°F (15°C)	57°F (14°C)	58°F (15°C)
Low	43°F (6°C)	42°F (6°C)	43°F (6°C)
Rainy days	4	4	3
Sea	59°F	56°F	55°F
Sunset	5:22 pm	5:46 pm	6:24 pm
Daylight	9 h 12 min	9 h 31 min	10 h 38 min

Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th. Barcelona water temperature by month.

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Questions

Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?

It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.