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What is the warmest part of Europe in winter?

What is this? Winter temperatures in the Canary Islands tend to range from a low of 14-15 C (57-59 F) to a high of 21-23 C (70-73 F), making it the warmest place in Europe in the winter.



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The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth. Tenerife and Lanzarote are particularly popular choices, with average high temperatures ranging from 21°C to 22°C (70°F to 72°F) in December.

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The 7 best places in Europe for winter sun
  1. 1 Gozo, Malta. December sun: 18-21°C. ...
  2. 2 Southern Cyprus. December sun: 18-20°C. ...
  3. 3 Garachico, Tenerife. December sun: 19-22°C. ...
  4. 4 Ponta do Pargo, Madeira. December sun: 19-21°C. ...
  5. 5 Cabo de Gata, Spain. December sun: 19-21°C. ...
  6. 6 Lanzarote, Canary Islands. ...
  7. 7 Taghazout, Morocco.


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Andalusia, Spain: If you're looking to travel to Spain in winter, this is the warmest place. Balearic Islands: These islands off the coast of Spain have something for everyone. Malta: This tiny island in the Mediterranean is home to warm weather, colorful streets, and centuries-old ruins.

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Both countries have Mediterranean climates, meaning they are generally temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. In Portugal, the average temperature in Lisbon is 24°C in July and 11°C in January, and in Spain the average temperature in Barcelona is around the same: 24°C in August and 10°C in January.

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Andalucia is the hottest part of Spain in winter. It's the best bet for a warm honeymoon destination in Europe for couples who choose to marry in winter. Between November and February, most of the places we mention here maintain a sunny outlook. Making it ideal for a beach holiday.

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Cyprus in January experiences mild and pleasant weather. The maximum temperature typically hovers around 14°C to 18°C (57°F to 64°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities without sweltering in the heat.

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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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The Sahara Desert can sometimes send over hot winds that drive temperatures up. The usual high temperature in Madeira during January is 18ºC, which is still perfectly warm enough to unwind on a beautiful beach. You should pack some warmer clothes for the evenings though as temperatures drop to 10ºC at night.

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The average high temperature in Lanzarote during January is 21ºC, making it a great place to go to for winter sun. You'll definitely need your beach gear and swimmers for the days, but as temperatures cool to 13ºC at night you should pack some warmer clothes for the evenings.

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January is right in the middle of Croatia's winter, so the weather's very cold at this time of year with temperatures often reaching freezing or below.

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In December, the coast of Levante (Spain's eastern coast) and the south typically have mostly sunny days with mild temperatures. The average daily temperature in southern Andalusia in December is 55º F (13º C). Alicante, in the east, registers an even warmer average daily temp of 57º F (14º C).

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In December, the Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, experience the hottest temperatures in Spain.

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Gran Canaria is the hottest of the islands in January. In summer the difference of one or two degrees may not be significant, but in winter every bit of extra heat and sunshine is highly valuable.

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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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January's one of the wettest months of the year, but there's still not much rain. Gran Canaria's nice and warm in January, with an average high temperature of 21ºC, although you'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as it can get a bit cool. The expected sea temperature's 19ºC, while humidity's low.

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Winter in Malta is mild, making it a popular choice to escape the cold weather for some winter sun. The temperatures in December are around 17 °C, whilst January and February are only slightly cooler- at about 15 °C. Winter is also the wettest time of the year with the average rainfall at 90 mm.

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Ben, Cyprus will definitely be hotter, all year round. However the difference in temperatures between the Med coast and Cyprus will not be significant.

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