Early January 1 January
54°F
Typical afternoon high
21% historical wet-day frequency
Spain · Mountains
La Rioja
in January.
Is January a good time?
Cool days.
Fewer overnight stays than December.
January averages 52°F afternoons, with about 8 rain days.
- Afternoons
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 8
- Visitor demand
- 20%of August peak
Historical La Rioja regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Logroño; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
7.6/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#7 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather5.8/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your January
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 52°F (11°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 37°F (3°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. Bring rain gear: about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 9 hours of daylight.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 9 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 08:36 and sets about 18:01 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 37°F (3°C); afternoons reach about 52°F (11°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical January.
Typical afternoon
52°F (11°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Januarys
Night low
37°F (3°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
9h 24m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late January?
Early and late January have similar afternoon averages. The afternoon high averages 54°F on the 1st, versus 53°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 21% to 33% between those dates.
Mid January 15 January
51°F
Typical afternoon high
31% historical wet-day frequency
Late January 31 January
53°F
Typical afternoon high
33% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesJanuary 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
January 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154° | 254° | 354° | ||||
| 453° | 553° | 653° | 753° | 853° | 952° | 1052° |
| 1152° | 1252° | 1351° | 1451° | 1551° | 1651° | 1751° |
| 1851° | 1951° | 2051° | 2151° | 2251° | 2351° | 2452° |
| 2552° | 2652° | 2752° | 2852° | 2953° | 3053° | 3153° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons cool from about 53°F (12°C) in the first week to 52°F (11°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 21–33%. Local schools are out 1–6 January 2027.
Schools here are off 1–6 January 2027 (Christmas holidays). Elsewhere in January 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Germany 21%, Italy 20%, Poland 17%, Greece 23%. (School holidays: official calendar, compiled by Bigfoot Wanders; other countries from OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. January averages 20% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than December.
Overnight stays across La Rioja do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well below usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €67 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€67
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per occupied room-night; not a current booking quote. −16% vs this region's usual month.
Spain as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 84 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does January vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 49°F (9°C) and 56°F (13°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 52°F (11°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 15; half the years had 7–12.
Rain days in each January
Rain days
8
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 13 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
5 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no January in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
10 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded JanuaryHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 51°F | 5 |
| 2012 | 52°F | 5 |
| 2013 | 53°F | 15 |
| 2014 | 54°F | 11 |
| 2015 | 51°F | 7 |
| 2016 | 55°F | 14 |
| 2017 | 49°F | 7 |
| 2018 | 53°F | 11 |
| 2019 | 49°F | 12 |
| 2020 | 54°F | 9 |
| 2021 | 50°F | 8 |
| 2022 | 52°F | 3 |
| 2023 | 51°F | 12 |
| 2024 | 56°F | 7 |
| 2025 | 54°F | 7 |
Checked against 6 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
December, January
or February?
| Typical conditions | Dec | Jan | Feb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 54°F | 52°F | 55°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Overnight demand | 32% | 20% | 27% |
December: Warmer afternoons than January. More overnight demand. December guide →
February: Warmer afternoons than January. More overnight demand. February guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with January Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. January stays as your reference.
March to October have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than January, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
January or December?
Overnight stays are 32% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €79 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the December guide →| Typical conditions | January | December |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 52°F | 54°F |
| Nights | 37°F | 39°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Month rank | #7 | #11 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | #7 | 52°F | 37°F | 8 | 5.8 | Low season |
| February | 7.5 | #8 | 55°F | 38°F | 9 | 6.1 | Low season |
| March | 7.7 | #6 | 60°F | 41°F | 9 | 7.0 | Moderate season |
| April | 7.9 | #5 | 66°F | 44°F | 8 | 7.9 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.1 | #3 | 72°F | 48°F | 5 | 8.6 | Moderate season |
| June | 7.9 | #4 | 81°F | 54°F | 5 | 8.3 | Moderate season |
| July | 7.4 | #9 | 86°F | 57°F | 2 | 8.2 | Busy season |
| August | 6.8 | #12 | 88°F | 58°F | 3 | 8.0 | Peak season |
| September | 8.2 | #2 | 79°F | 55°F | 4 | 9.2 | Busy season |
| October | 8.4 | #1 | 71°F | 50°F | 6 | 9.1 | Moderate season |
| November | 7.4 | #10 | 59°F | 44°F | 11 | 6.5 | Moderate season |
| December | 7.4 | #11 | 54°F | 39°F | 8 | 6.2 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in January
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
NavarreSpain · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 7.4 · Good weather, 51°F (11°C) · Low season · Cost cheap
Basque CountrySpain · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 6.0 · Good weather, 54°F (12°C) · Low season · Cost cheap
Castile and LeónSpain · about 120 miles
Balanced Overall 7.4 · Good weather, 49°F (9°C) · Low season · Cost cheap
MadridSpain · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 6.5 · Good weather, 52°F (11°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
Bordeaux & the Atlantic coastAquitaine · France · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 3.3 · Poor weather, 52°F (11°C) · Off season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Same dates, elsewhere in Europe
La Rioja's weather ranks 1 of 28 mountain regions this month. We found no mountain regions outside Spain with a weather score at least 1.0 point higher on these dates.
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 20% of the busiest month and 62% below its average month. That means about 1,900 overnight visitors on a typical January night across the region, 87% of them from Spain itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 790 more: 43 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 64 |
| How our weather was checked | 6 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 2°F (0.9°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 6 |
| Busiest month here | August · 29 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.6% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 42nd percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 87% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 43 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 0.8% |
| Population used | 327,000 |
| Statistical region | ES23 · La Rioja |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room). Full method · this region's data.