January could be a good time to visit Menorca, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Menorca;
Average weather
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+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Menorca has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Menorca in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Menorca for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +57°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +45°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +54°F.
Is Menorca warm or cold in January?
Menorca is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +54°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Menorca, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Menorca in January
Menorca weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+55°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+36°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+70°F
+72°F
Rainfall
56 mm
48 mm
37 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
13
12
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 48 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Menorca in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Menorca is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Menorca based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 55 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Menorca wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Menorca?
This is the weather in Menorca in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
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+61°F
3 January
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+59°F
4 January
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+59°F
5 January
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+59°F
6 January
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+60°F
7 January
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+61°F
8 January
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+63°F
9 January
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+63°F
10 January
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+58°F
11 January
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+60°F
12 January
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+59°F
13 January
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+59°F
14 January
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+60°F
15 January
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+61°F
16 January
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+61°F
17 January
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+62°F
18 January
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+57°F
19 January
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+57°F
20 January
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+58°F
21 January
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+50°F
22 January
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+47°F
23 January
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+49°F
24 January
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+52°F
25 January
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+53°F
26 January
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+51°F
27 January
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+50°F
28 January
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+49°F
29 January
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+52°F
30 January
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+52°F
31 January
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+54°F
In January 2023 Menorca had 19 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Menorca climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Menorca in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+63°F) and the highest in 2014 (+68°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 628 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Menorca in January:
Is January a good time to visit Menorca?
It’s always a good time to visit Menorca, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Menorca in January?
January has mild temperatures in Menorca. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Menorca rainy in January?
Menorca is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Menorca in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Menorca in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Menorca, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.