Costa Brava · WinterMonth summary
Costa Brava weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 55°F
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Costa Brava in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Costa Brava in January is possible but July offers a score of 9.6/10 vs 6.6.
By trip type
Costa Brava in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Costa Brava sees 13°F during the day with 8.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 55°F | 18% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 52°F | 63°F | 26% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 68°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 64°F | 75°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 52°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 57°F | 24% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Costa Brava averages 55°F, 18% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Costa Brava in January
Is January a good time to visit Costa Brava?
January is an acceptable time for Costa Brava (score 6.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Costa Brava in January?
It's cool with 55°F daytime and 43°F at night. 8.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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