Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in January
What January is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felivet, Public domain
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. Mild and sunny days that are pleasant for sightseeing and cycling the Turia, with cool evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 10th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with December (17°C (63°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:20
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and sunny days with cool nights, low prices and few visitors; too cold for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Feast of San Vicente Mártir, the city's patron saint (22 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.
Park · Ciutat Vella
Turia Gardens
Rent a bike or use the Valenbisi bike-share and ride the whole length; it is flat, traffic-free and the best way to get across the city.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Iconic
Park · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
Gulliver Park
A giant figure of Gulliver lies pinned to the ground in the Turia Gardens, and children climb over his body, ropes and hair and slide down his clothes as if they were Lilliputians.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
Religious site · Ciutat Vella
Valencia Cathedral and El Miguelete
Climb the Miguelete late in the afternoon for softer light, then step out into Plaza de la Virgen for a drink.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Historic site · El Carmen
Torres de Serranos
This massive 14th-century gate was the main entrance of the medieval city walls, facing the river.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 4 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Valencia?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Valencia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild and sunny days that are pleasant for sightseeing and cycling the Turia, with cool evenings.
+How warm is Valencia in January?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in January?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.