Barcelona · January
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 56°F, low 41°F. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
56° / 41°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Barcelona
Sunrise
09:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:47
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Barcelona in January
The kit for January in Barcelona: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-3° avg high
+1 rain days
Barcelona in December →
January
56°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
-2° avg high
-2 rain days
Barcelona in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Barcelona in January?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Barcelona in January?+
Average high 56°F, average low 41°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Barcelona?+
Compared to December (avg high 59°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 58°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Barcelona in January?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in January, on average.