January · Spain
Best time to visit Peñíscola in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Peñíscola in January
Average temperature 10°C, 24 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Peñíscola scores 6.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Peñíscola is a walled town on a rocky headland in Castellón, crowned by a Templar castle and lighthouse.
January in Peñíscola — middling scores, decent value
Expect 10°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Peñíscola — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Peñíscola in January?
- In January, Peñíscola averages 10°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Peñíscola?
- January earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Peñíscola in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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