Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Córdoba in January
This is the coldest month in Córdoba: highs average 58°F (15°C) and lows 39°F (4°C), with about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 58°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
About 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February – May and October & November).
- Comfort holds steady from December (83 → 82/100).
- Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends Mar – May, Oct – Nov, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 39°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Córdoba in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
Fortress-palace with terraced gardens, pools and Roman mosaics.
Why now January scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Casa Pepe de la Judería
Andalusian cooking on a roof terrace near the Mezquita.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Taberna Salinas
Old tavern serving salmorejo, aubergine with honey and stews around a patio.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Palacio de Viana
Palace with 12 courtyards showing the city's patio tradition.
Hammam Al Ándalus Córdoba
Arab-style baths with warm, hot and cold pools under arches.
Nearby in January
- Seville in January~74 mi · highs 60°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Granada in January~81 mi · highs 54°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ronda in January~82 mi · highs 52°F, 2.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lisbon in January~243 mi · highs 58°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~409 m to Córdoba's ~133 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Córdoba in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Córdoba?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 92 in February – May and October & November. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain. Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends Mar – May, Oct – Nov, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Córdoba in January?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Córdoba in January?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Córdoba in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 39°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Córdoba in January?
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