The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Costa Brava sees 13°C during the day with 5.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Costa Brava.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
5°
Sea
14°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Costa Brava is July (9.1/10), 4.7 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.32°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 24%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Costa Brava ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.87°N · 3.10°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Costa Brava?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Costa Brava get in July?
Costa Brava averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Costa Brava?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Costa Brava in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Costa Brava good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Costa Brava scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Costa Brava?
January is the most difficult month to visit Costa Brava, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Costa Brava in January?
In January, the sea averages 14°C in Costa Brava: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Costa Brava in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Costa Brava (low), with about 9.3h of daylight. No protection needed.