January in Malaga is the coldest month but not without interesting activities you can do if you decide to visit the province. Besides visiting Malaga in January you will find good bargains, and everybody likes to save some money.
2021 has started with rain and cold in Malaga, but it will not last long. January is a month especially suitable for active tourism and to avoid the heat. Would you like to visit beautiful natural surroundings or get to know other towns and their gastronomy?
';Climate in Malaga in January
In addition to the January holiday, we can expect good weather and free activities. I’ll talk about the latter a little further down. Let’s read about the weather in Malaga in January and what kind of clothes you need to bring if you plan to spend a few days here.
Weather and temperature in January
The weather is generally continuing with the month of December. However, there use to be a sharp drop in night-time temperatures in Malaga from 31 December onwards, or even in January.
The maximum temperatures are around 17ºC with peaks that can exceed 20ºC and the minimum is 6ºC with peaks that can go below 0ºC. Bearing in mind that these minimum temperatures can occur during the night.
The average rainfall is about 6 days. Little wind and sunny or cloudy days.
What clothes to bring in January
Before the arrival of this cold January wave, the coats lasted until noon. After the drop in temperature you may want to keep them close.
There will be days when the sun will prevail and you will end up staying in a T-shirt.
Clothing recommended in January:
- Warm jacket.
- Long-sleeved T-shirts.
- Short-sleeved T-shirt.
- Thermal t-shirts.
- Long trousers.
- Appropriate footwear.
- Sunglasses.
In addition to the above, if you are planning to walk on sunny days you may want to wear shorts. Remember that at sunset temperatures drop sharply, especially the further inland we are.
While in Malaga is low season, in Sierra Nevada is the popular month. Don’t forget to come well prepared if you are going to visit Granada, it is very close to Malaga and you might want to hire a car to spend the day on the snow. Another option is to rent the needed equipment at the ski resort.
Bathing in January? Is the sea water cold?
No, bathing in January is not common and even less so among the locals. However, there are tourists who find it pleasant and end up taking a dip in the beach or pool any sunny day in January. I remember I did in cold season, but I was 16 then and my father just bought me a surf table, so I had to try it.
What is the temperature of the sea water in January? In mid-January the temperature is between 15ºC and 16ºC, or 60ºF.
Activities during January in Malaga
There are activities all year round and although January in Malaga is considered to be a low season, it offers the visitor interesting activities that they will undoubtedly enjoy.
Magic Christmas Market
Walking around Muelle Uno is always a pleasure, and if you like to go shopping you can take advantage of the last days of the Christmas market.
- Location: Pier 1 in the Port of Málaga.
- When: 27th November to 10th January.
- Time: 10.00 am to 6 pm.
Star Wars Exhibition in Rincón de la Victoria
This exhibition is free and takes place in the shopping centre near Cala del Moral from the 15th of December to the 11th of January.
- Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00h.
- Place: C. Arroyo Totalán, 36. (Map)
Planetarium Go in Málaga
Portable Planetarium that is travelling around Spain to show science to everyone and in every city. It will be at Muelle Uno until mid-January 2022.
A 20-minute film about space exploration will be shown, and other interesting activities for all audiences are expected to take place.
- Location: Pier One.
- Price: 5 euros.
- Opening hours: Between 18.30 and 22.30.
Torcal de Antequera in January
During January there are guided tours in the Torcal de Antequera, ideal for those who want to venture into nature and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
If you are in the mood, you can also visit the Dolmens of Antequera.
You can find out about the routes scheduled for this month and book your visit on the official website:http://www.torcaldeantequera.com/en/guided-tours/guided-visits/
Almod blossom route in Guaro
The end of January is approaching and with the arrival of February there are opportunities that we will deal with in another blog entry; I leave you with a preview of what you can enjoy these last days of the month and the beginning of the next. This is the wonderful spectacle that nature offers us during the blossoming of the almond trees, a preview of what awaits us during the spring.
There are many places to enjoy this show. In other years Guaro celebrated the flowering of the almond trees on the 26th of January; you can also find routes to admire their beauty in the Montes de Málaga or from the Jardín Botánico de la Concepción. (Mapa)
A guide from the town hall will accompany us along the route. He will show us the best places to enjoy this beautiful event.
Do you want to know more about the Almond Blossom Route?
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Are people from England not allowed yet to come to Spain .i had a holiday booked for late February .
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