Month guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in January
What January is really like in Seville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; one of the quietest months, good for sightseeing without crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Seville: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (17°C (63°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:37
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild days around 16–18 °C, cool nights, oranges on the trees and the lowest crowds; occasional rainy spells.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Cabalgata de Reyes — Three Kings parade (5 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · El Centro
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
Climb the Giralda early in the visit, then rest in the Patio de los Naranjos, the orange-tree courtyard of the former mosque.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
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Park · Parque de María Luisa
Parque de María Luisa
Seville's main park is a shady landscape of palms, orange trees, ponds, tiled benches and fountains laid out for the 1929 Exposition.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Architecture · El Centro
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Go up around sunset, then eat at the tapas bars around nearby Plaza del Salvador and Calle Regina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Landmark · El Arenal
Torre del Oro
The 13th-century Almohad watchtower on the riverbank once anchored a chain across the Guadalquivir to protect the port.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 6°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Seville?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seville in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Seville?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; one of the quietest months, good for sightseeing without crowds.
+How warm is Seville in January?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seville in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.