Month guide · Archena, Spain
Archena in January: weather and what to expect
January is the coldest month of the year in Archena. January highs in Archena are now 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In January, Archena averages highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C, with about 5 rainy days and 27 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Murcia are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 15°C with about 5 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 January in 2.
January in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in January 2027
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 6 Jan Epiphany
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in January
Where is warm in January →| Place | High | Rain days | From Archena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobatillas, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 21 km |
| Murcia, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 21 km |
| Alcantarilla, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 18 km |
| Sangonera la Verde, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 22 km |
| Las Torres de Cotillas, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 11 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 1.0 to 4.4 a year on average.
Questions about Archena in January
Is January a good time to visit Archena?
Our rules rate January good for walking and cycling (highs of 15°C with about 5 rainy days).
How warm is Archena in January?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 4°C. December averages 16°C and February 17°C.
Does it rain much in Archena in January?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 27 mm in total over the month.
Is Archena busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Murcia were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Archena in January?
About 9 h 47 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology