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Tangier in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tangier in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Tangier in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Tangier in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +61°F during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 101 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Tangier;

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tangier has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Tangier in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tangier for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +66°F.

Is Tangier warm or cold in January?

Tangier is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Tangier, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tangier in January

Tangier weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+63°F+61°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+25°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+72°F+77°F
Rainfall
123 mm101 mm84 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%77%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
141514
Rainy days
876
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 123 mm to 101 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Tangier in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tangier is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tangier based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Tangier is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
January is one of the rainiest months in Tangier, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tangier wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 123 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Tangier?

This is the weather in Tangier in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
☀️
+63°F
3 January
☀️
+63°F
4 January
🌫️
+63°F
5 January
☁️
+58°F
6 January
☁️
+58°F
7 January
☀️
+59°F
8 January
☀️
+61°F
9 January
☀️
+58°F
10 January
☁️
+60°F
11 January
☁️
+63°F
12 January
☀️
+61°F
13 January
☀️
+59°F
14 January
☀️
+60°F
15 January
☀️
+62°F
16 January
☀️
+61°F
17 January
☀️
+60°F
18 January
☀️
+60°F
19 January
☀️
+60°F
20 January
☀️
+60°F
21 January
☀️
+60°F
22 January
☀️
+61°F
23 January
☁️
+60°F
24 January
☀️
+59°F
25 January
☁️
+60°F
26 January
☁️
+62°F
27 January
☀️
+61°F
28 January
☀️
+62°F
29 January
☀️
+62°F
30 January
☀️
+63°F
31 January
☀️
+66°F
In January 2023 Tangier had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tangier climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tangier in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+60°F) and the highest in 2016 (+67°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tangier in January:

Is January a good time to visit Tangier?

It’s always a good time to visit Tangier, 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 Tangier in January?

January has mild temperatures in Tangier. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tangier rainy in January?

Tangier is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tangier in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tangier in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Tangier

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tangier, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.