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Visiting Minorca, Spain in January

The weather in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February. January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Minorca.

January has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). January is too cold for swimming in Minorca for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.

Consider visiting Minorca in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.

Can you sunbathe in Minorca in January?

No, January is not a good time for sunbathing in Minorca.

January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about January temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Minorca in January?

No, January is too cold for swimming in Minorca for any length of time, with the sea water at 16°C (60°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about January sea temperatures.

Is January a good time to holiday in Minorca?

No, January is not a good time for a holiday in Minorca.

January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Minorca. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). January is too cold for swimming in Minorca for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the January temperatures and sunshine.

Is Minorca warm in January?

No, Minorca is too cold for sunbathing in January.

The average maximum temperature in Minorca in January is 13°C (56°F). The average maximum temperature is 14°C (58°) in the previous month and 13°C (55°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Minorca in January is 10°C (51°F). The average temperature is 11°C (52°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

More info about the January temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Minorca in January?

The average day light hours per day in Minorca in January are 9.7. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

More about January sunshine.

Temperature in Minorca in January

The weather in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February. The average maximum temperature in Minorca in January is 13°C (56°F). The average maximum temperature is 14°C (58°F) in the previous month and 13°C (55°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Minorca in January is 10°C (51°F). The average temperature is 11°C (52°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Minorca in January is 8°C (46°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 7°C (45°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Minorca in January

The days in January are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get slightly longer into February. January has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into February. During January the average day light hours are 9.7 per day in Minorca. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

The ultraviolet index in Minorca in January is typically 1.9 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Minorca in January

The average sea water temperature in Minorca in January is 15.5°C (59.9°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.

Rainfall in Minorca in January

January weather is marginally drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop slightly into February. January has fewer days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Minorca in January is 0.7cm (0.3inches) and on average there are 11 rainy days in January making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Minorca in January

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Minorca in January is 10°C (49°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10°C (51°F) in the previous month and 9°C (9°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Minorca in January is typically 93.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 92.2% in the previous month and 92.6% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Minorca in January is typically 81%. The average relative humidity is 79.4% in the previous month and 78.4% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Minorca in January

The average maximum wind speed in Minorca in January is typically 25KM/H (16MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 28KM/H (18MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Minorca in January is typically 14KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 16KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 16KM/H (10MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Minorca in January is from the North West.

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