What is the hottest country in Europe in January?

Home to a gorgeous southern coast and the sunny Canary Islands, Spain is arguably the best place to visit in Europe in January for outdoor adventures, culture, and beach fun. In the Canary Islands, it can get as warm as 72°F (22°C) during the month, making Spain the warmest European country in January.



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It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 9 C.

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Morocco's winter is mild. But January is the coldest month of the year—and also the wettest. Generally speaking, temperatures peak in the high 60s, with lows in the 40s, though it can get much colder in the Atlas Mountains and much warmer in the desert.

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January is the middle of winter in Greece, and temperatures are generally cool to cold, especially in the northern parts of the country. The average high temperature in Athens is around 14°C (57°F) during the day, while nighttime temperatures can drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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In January, Spain is quite cold and damp, with warmer temperatures in the south of the country and cooler weather in the north. If you plan your holidays to Spain at this time of year you'll need to pack a warm coat for the chilly evenings, along with a rain jacket in case of showers.

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In the coldest month – January – the typical maximum temperature ranges from 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F) during the day and the minimum from 6 to 12 °C (43 to 54 °F) at night.

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The Best Places to Travel in Europe in January
  • 01 of 10. Rovaniemi, Finland. Roman Babakin/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 10. Norway. Getty Images. ...
  • 03 of 10. The Canary Islands. ...
  • 04 of 10. Vienna, Austria. ...
  • 05 of 10. Bavaria, Germany. ...
  • 06 of 10. London, England. ...
  • 07 of 10. Gstaad, Switzerland. ...
  • 08 of 10. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.


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The average high temperature in Cyprus during January is 17ºC, although things can get quite chilly at night so bring some warmer clothes for the evenings. The typical sea temperature's 18ºC, while humidity's low.

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In January, Majorca experiences average temperatures of 10°C with highs of 15°C. In the evening it can get much colder, with temperatures plunging to 5°C, so jumpers are essential. At this time of year, the sea can be as cold as 7°C, so you'll need to be brave or wear a wetsuit if you want to take a dip.

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Generally speaking, temperatures peak in the high 60s, with lows in the 40s, though it can get much colder in the Atlas Mountains and much warmer in the desert. Though it gets chilly after dark, January days are often warm and sunny in Morocco.

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It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 6 C.

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Temperature in Tenerife in January January is one of the coldest months albeit remaining very warm as it reaches an average daily maximum of 21.1 °C and experiences up to six hours of daily sunshine. Small chances of rain derive from the 41 mm average rainfall.

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It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 9 C.

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