The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Gibraltar sees 15°C during the day with 4.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Gibraltar.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
8°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Gibraltar is July (9.7/10), 5.4 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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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 · Gibraltar
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyLivre de Gibraltar (£)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 26%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Gibraltar ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GibraltarTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.14°N · 5.35°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gibraltar?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Gibraltar get in July?
Gibraltar averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Gibraltar?
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 Gibraltar in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Gibraltar good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Gibraltar scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.6/10.
When should you avoid Gibraltar?
January is the most difficult month to visit Gibraltar, 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 Gibraltar in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Gibraltar: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Gibraltar in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Gibraltar (moderate), with about 9.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.