Benidorm in January: weather, water temperatures and things to do
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Benidorm is suitable for sightseeing. Daytime temperatures average +15 °C, so a jacket will be useful for walks. The water is cold, so this month is unsuitable for a swimming holiday.
Weather in January
Average daytime temperatures vary little between early, mid- and late January. There is no clear advantage in warmth between these periods.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Sun and precipitation in January
Monthly averages
Sunny
18 days
Sun and clouds
10 days
Cloudy
3 days
By part of the month
| Dates | Sunny | Sun and clouds | Cloudy | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 6 days | 3 days | 1 day | 1 day |
| 11–20 | 5 days | 4 days | 1 day | 2 days |
| 21–31 | 6 days | 4 days | 1 day | 2 days |
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | WaterWater |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| 11–20 January | +15 °C | +9 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–31 January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. Water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Benidorm.
Rainfall in January
Historical records show that January has precipitation from time to time.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | WaterWater |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +16 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| February | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
Both the air and the water are warmer in December than in January. February is warmer during the day than January, while water temperatures are similar. The water is cold in both months.
The annual charts for Benidorm compare air and water temperatures throughout the year. For historical weather in January across different years, see the weather archive.
Things to do in January
- The Balcón del Mediterráneo stands on a rocky headland between the beaches. The upper terrace offers coastal views without the steep steps down to the lower one.
- The Poniente promenade runs from Elche Park along the beach. Its curved design and colourful paving make it a distinctive place for a walk.
- The Boca del Calvari Museum on Paseo de la Carretera hosts changing exhibitions, including displays about the town’s history. The current exhibition and opening hours are worth checking before a visit.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025.Sea temperature data source: NASA. Averages from complete months in: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Cloud cover is estimated from local six-hour intervals weighted by their overlap with daylight: up to 25% clear or mostly clear, 75% or more mostly cloudy, and partly cloudy in between. These are the site’s categories. Rounded day counts add up to the period length; icons do not represent particular dates. Precipitation is counted separately and may coincide with sunshine. Sunshine hours come from the archive, not from cloud cover. Each metric requires complete data for the same set of years; incomplete metrics are omitted.