January · Spain
Best time to visit Altea in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Altea in January
Average temperature 13°C, 15 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Altea scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Altea is a whitewashed hill town on Spain's Costa Blanca, crowned by a blue-domed church above the seafront.
January in Altea — reliably good (8th best month)
January averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Altea in January?
- In January, Altea averages 13°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Altea?
- January earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Altea in January?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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