January · Spain
Best time to visit Tarifa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tarifa in January
Average temperature 13°C, 118 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tarifa scores 4.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tarifa is Europe's southernmost town, on the Strait of Gibraltar, with strong winds and long beaches.
January in Tarifa — off-season conditions
January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 118 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in January?
- In January, Tarifa averages 13°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tarifa?
- January earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tarifa in January?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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