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Vigo in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Vigo in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Vigo, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Vigo in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Vigo in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 186 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 Vigo;

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
186 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vigo has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Vigo in January

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

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +14°C.

Is Vigo warm or cold in January?

Vigo is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +7°C.

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

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

Climate in Vigo in January

Vigo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+13°C+14°C
Min. temperature
0°C-2°C0°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+22°C+25°C
Rainfall
219 mm186 mm148 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%84%82%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
778
Cloudy days
676
Rainy days
171714
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 219 mm to 186 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vigo is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Vigo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 244 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 87 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vigo wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 219 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Vigo?

This is the weather in Vigo in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+15°C
2 January
🌫️
+13°C
3 January
🌫️
+13°C
4 January
☀️
+17°C
5 January
🌫️
+15°C
6 January
🌫️
+13°C
7 January
🌧️
+15°C
8 January
🌫️
+16°C
9 January
☁️
+14°C
10 January
🌫️
+15°C
11 January
☀️
+15°C
12 January
🌫️
+12°C
13 January
🌫️
+15°C
14 January
🌫️
+16°C
15 January
🌧️
+13°C
16 January
🌧️
+14°C
17 January
🌧️
+14°C
18 January
🌧️
+11°C
19 January
🌫️
+14°C
20 January
☁️
+15°C
21 January
☁️
+16°C
22 January
☀️
+13°C
23 January
☀️
+14°C
24 January
☀️
+13°C
25 January
☀️
+14°C
26 January
☁️
+12°C
27 January
☀️
+12°C
28 January
☀️
+13°C
29 January
☀️
+13°C
30 January
☀️
+13°C
31 January
☀️
+14°C
In January 2023 Vigo had 11 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Vigo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+17°C) and the highest in 2017 (+21°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 809 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2395 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vigo in January:

Is January a good time to visit Vigo?

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

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

Is Vigo rainy in January?

Vigo 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 Vigo in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vigo 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 Vigo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vigo, 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.