January · Spain
Best time to visit Nerja in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nerja in January
Average temperature 14°C, 46 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Nerja scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nerja's Balcón de Europa and cliff-backed coves make it the eastern Costa del Sol's calmest resort.
January in Nerja: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Nerja — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nerja in January?
- In January, Nerja averages 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nerja?
- January earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nerja in January?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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