Where is the sea coldest in Spain in January?

Platja d'Aro in Spain has the coldest sea in Spain in January, averaging about 15.0 °C. Cala Sa Tuna (15.0 °C) and Cala Pola are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Spain are warm enough to swim in January?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Spain reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Spain in January

Where the sea is coolest across Spain during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava, Spain) is the coolest at around 15°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Platja d'Aro
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
2
Cala Sa Tuna
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
3
Cala Pola
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
4
Cala Montjoi
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
5
Platja de Sant Pol
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
6
Platja de Pals
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
7
Cala Estreta
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
8
Platja de Lloret
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
9
Platja de la Pineda
Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
10
Platja Llarga
Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
11
Salou Levante
Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
12
Cambrils Playa
Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
13
Playa del Postiguet
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
14
Playa de Levante
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
15
Cala Finestrat
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
16
Playa del Albir
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
17
Playa de la Fossa
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
18
Cala el Portet
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
19
Playa del Arenal
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
20
Playa de Levante
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
21
Playa del Carabassí
Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
22
La Manga
Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
23
Cala Cortina
Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
24
Playa de Bolnuevo
Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average
25
Playa de la Malagueta
Costa del Sol · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
January average

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Spain in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Spain in January?: Platja d'Aro in Spain has the coldest sea in Spain in January, averaging about 15.0 °C. Cala Sa Tuna (15.0 °C) and Cala Pola are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Spain are warm enough to swim in January?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Spain reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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