Menorca: Weather in January

Avg. 14°C

January in Menorca is as relaxed as it gets. The island takes a proper breather, the beaches are empty (except for the odd dog walker), and the pace of life slows to a gentle shuffle. It’s definitely not sunbathing season, but if you’re after coastal walks, quiet villages and a break from your central heating bill, this might be just the ticket.

Avg. temperature:

14°C

Avg. hours of sunshine:

5 hrs/day

Avg. rainfall:

7 days/month

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Average temperature and rainfall

Daytime temperatures sit around 14°C, with evenings dipping to about 7°C — bring layers, but leave the thermal long johns at home. Rain rolls in now and then, with about 5 or 6 rainy days in the month. The sea? A brisk 15°C. Great for refreshing your feet, less so for cannonballs.

Top reasons to visit Menorca in January

January is perfect for mooching about at your own pace. The Camí de Cavalls coastal trail is blissfully quiet, the countryside’s green, and you’ll often have whole viewpoints to yourself. Ciutadella and Mahón are still ticking over nicely, with cafés serving up coffee and pastries minus the tourist markup. Plus, flight and hotel prices are gloriously low. If you’re after fresh air, peace and the exact opposite of a crowded city break, January in Menorca is a very strong move.

Weather in Menorca month-by-month

Spring

Weather in March

Avg. temp: 17°C

Weather in April

Avg. temp: 19°C

Weather in May

Avg. temp: 23°C

Summer

Weather in June

Avg. temp: 27°C

Weather in July

Avg. temp: 30°C

Weather in August

Avg. temp: 31°C

Autumn

Weather in September

Avg. temp: 28°C

Weather in October

Avg. temp: 24°C

Weather in November

Avg. temp: 19°C

Winter

Weather in December

Avg. temp: 16°C

Weather in January

Avg. temp: 14°C

Weather in February

Avg. temp: 15°C

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