Where is hot in January in 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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You won't find balmy beach temperatures in Europe during the winter, but there are certainly several places that have milder weather. Let's look at some of the warmest places in Europe in winter: Portugal, Crete, Andalusia, Balearic Islands, Sicily, Malta, Southern Turkey, and the Canary Islands.

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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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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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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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December brings rain, cooler temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle to Portugal. Up north in Porto, high temperatures now peak at 57°F (14°C), though they can plummet as low as 45°F (7°C), with 11 days of wet weather to contend with.

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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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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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February is considered one of the coldest months in Greece, with temperatures ranging between 6-14°C (43-57°F) on average. It is one of the most rainy months in Greece, with an average of 8-12 rainy days in most areas.

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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 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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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 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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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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Jamaica. Jamaica is consistently one of the warmest Caribbean islands. Its diverse countryside includes rainforests, mountains and reef-lined beaches. The low humidity in January makes it a great month to explore the island's many sights, and the warm waters are perfect for snorkelling.

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