January · Spain
Best time to visit Cuenca in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cuenca in January
Average temperature 4°C, 30 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Cuenca scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cuenca's hanging houses lean over a gorge above two rivers, beside a cathedral and old city walls.
January in Cuenca: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Cuenca — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cuenca in January?
- In January, Cuenca averages 4°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cuenca?
- January earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cuenca in January?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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