Where is hot in January Europe?

The hottest place in Europe in January is the Canary Islands where you can expect average highs of 21ºC and seven hours of daily sunshine. That's a lot warmer than mainland Europe: for example, the average high in Cannes in the South of France will be 13°C, falling to 4°C at night.



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The Canary Islands - the warmest place to visit in Spain in winter. All of the previous destinations presented in this article were located in peninsular Spain, but the Canary Islands archipelago is the Spanish region with the best winter weather and also the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter.

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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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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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The hottest place in Europe in January is the Canary Islands where you can expect average highs of 21ºC and seven hours of daily sunshine. That's a lot warmer than mainland Europe: for example, the average high in Cannes in the South of France will be 13°C, falling to 4°C at night.

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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 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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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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It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 23 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.

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Lisbon gives a good idea of the weather across Portugal, and has an average high of 15ºC in January. It gets quite chilly in the evenings, cooling to 8ºC. The sea temperature is 16ºC, while humidity's low. There's 109mm of rain over 14 days, and you can expect ten hours of daylight with five hours of sunshine each day.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Temperature. Average high temperatures across all of the Canary Islands hover around 20-21°C in January, which is very pleasant during the day and can be enjoyed in summer clothing. At night, the average low temperature drops to around 14-15°C, although this can be cooler in the northern parts of the islands.

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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'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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