January · Spain
Best time to visit Sierra Nevada in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sierra Nevada in January
Average temperature 8°C, 14 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Sierra Nevada scores 1.3/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 14 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sierra Nevada is Europe's southernmost major ski resort, with sunlit Andalusian views and Granada day-trip access. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
January in Sierra Nevada — the hardest end of the year
Expect 8°C (47°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
That is 1.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 1.7/10 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sierra Nevada in January?
- In January, Sierra Nevada averages 8°C, 14 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sierra Nevada?
- January earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sierra Nevada in January?
- Expect about 14 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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