January Weather in Marbella, Spain - 2025

Marbella is a lovely town located at the Costa del Sol and lies in the foothills of Sierra Blanca. It may be presumed as a town for the elite, but truth be told, Marbella never lost its true Spanish essence. It is a wonderful place to spend your winter in the sun and the number of opportunities presented to you is endless. The beautiful sandy beaches, rich history, endless facilities, and wonderful climate will make you fall in love with the town's charisma.

Weather January 2025 in Marbella Spain:

Generally, January in Marbella will be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches / 59 mm of rain during the month of January.
Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with slightly cold temperatures

January weather in Marbella Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Marbella, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Marbella will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 44°F / 7°C.

Marbella has rainy days in January. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches / 59 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for January 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

January weather in Marbella Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in January in Marbella, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Marbella in January

Generally, you can expect in January an average temperature of 60°F / 16°C during the day and an average of 44°F / 7°C during the night. In January, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 69°F / 21°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 35°F / 2°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. When comparing January with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. And almost equal to February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 62°F / 17°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Marbella during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Marbella during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 104°F / 40°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. When comparing January with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. And almost equal to February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Marbella each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Marbella during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Marbella during the year.

- Can you expect rain in January in Marbella?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in January, with on average 2.3 inches / 59 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 1 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.3 inches / 83 mmmm. When comparing January with the month before and after, this is a lot less than December, which sees around 3.3 inches / 83 mm of rain. And slightly more than February, which sees around 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain

Rain days for Marbella during the year.
Rain days for Marbella during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 1 day. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 8 and 9 days. When comparing January with the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average of between 8 and 9 days of rain. And almost equal to February, which sees an average of between 7 and 8 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Marbella for January

You can expect in January, the water temperature for Marbella to be between 62°F / 17°C and 59°F / 15°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from January with the month before and after, January has a water temperature almost equal to December, with a water temperature of an average of between 62°F / 17°C and 64°F / 18°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from February, that is an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C.

Water temperature for Marbella during the year.
Water temperature for Marbella during the year.

- Can you expect in January a lot of sunny days in Marbella

Generally, you can expect around 10 sunny days in January and around 13 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 18 and 19 sunny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 9 and 10 sunny days. When comparing January with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to December, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to February, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Marbella
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Marbella

We have looked at the sunny days in Marbella. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing January with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to December, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days. And almost equal to February, with an average of between 7 and 8 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in January in Marbella?

Generally, January in Marbella will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Marbella to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing January with the month before and after, this is slightly less than December, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). And almost equal to February, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Marbella
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Marbella

What to do in Marbella Spain in January

Being an important tourist location with a variety of potential sightseeing places, you will not be disappointed to see what this town has to offer:

  • Paseo Maritimo: This famous promenade is 4 km (2 Miles) long and has beautiful views of the sea and sunsets. It is lined with Palm trees and linked through the marina all the way to San Pedro.
  • Marbella Old Town: An interesting landmark of the city which boasts of its rich history. You can visit the Old Town easily as it is located near the town center.
  • Beaches: The town enjoys 26 km (16 Miles) of widespread golden sandy beaches. You can spend a wonderful time at any of the beaches, most popular being the El Faro.
  • Avenida del Mar: A spectacular walkway leading to Marbella's marina. The pathway is beautifully lined with exquisite art pieces in the middle and different shops/bars along the sides.
  • Iglesia de la Encarnación: The most prominent historic landmark of the town. This former mosque was converted into a church soon after the Moors left. The church was somewhat redecorated and completed back in the 18th century.
  • Museums: The city has many museums which display the importance of cultural attractions in the city. The most popular museums in the area are the Bonsai Museum, Ralli Museum, and the  Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo

Is it humid in Marbella Spain in January?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Marbella Spain in January. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in January in Marbella, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Marbella during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of January, you can expect that Marbella will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Marbella
Humidity level for Marbella

Is January a good time to go to Marbella Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether January is a good time to go to Marbella is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Marbella in January, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In January, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 44°F / 7°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 10 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches / 59 mm of rain during January. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that January in Marbella Spain is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Marbella Spain in January?

In Marbella, it does not rain all day in January. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches / 59 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Marbella Spain, there are, on average 10 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days in January. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is January the rainiest month in Marbella Spain?

January is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Marbella, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 9 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.3 inches / 83 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 1 mm of rain.

Is January the most sunniest month in Marbella Spain?

January is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Marbella, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 10 sunny days, and 13 partly suny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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