January is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in Basque Country, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Basque Country for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Basque Country in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Basque Country in January is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 13° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average temperature in Basque Country in January is 9°. The average temperature ranges is 9° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Basque Country in January is 6°. The minimum temperature is 6° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Basque Country in January are 9.3 and there are 2.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Basque Country in January is typically 1.6 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Basque Country in January is 14.7° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Basque Country in January is 5.7cm and on average there are 15.6 rainy days in January making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Basque Country in January is 7° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 7° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Basque Country in January is typically 90%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.7% in the previous month and 87.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Basque Country in January is typically 75.3%. The average relative humidity is 74.6% in the previous month and 70.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Basque Country in January is typically 21kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 21kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Basque Country in January is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Basque Country in January is from the South-Southeast.
