Monthly climate guide
Melilla weather in January
With highs near 16°C (60°F) and lows around 14°C (56°F), January feels mild in Melilla. Rainfall averages about 51 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Melilla is usually about 2°C warmer than Roquetas de Mar, 170 km away, in January.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Melilla — roughly 51% more rain than average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- January is among Melilla's three coolest months.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
14°C
56°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
52%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Melilla weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 60°F | 14°C / 56°F | 51 mm | 75% | 52% |
| February | 15°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 40 mm | 75% | 50% |
| March | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 58°F | 46 mm | 77% | 51% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 16°C / 60°F | 40 mm | 80% | 55% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 18°C / 64°F | 28 mm | 79% | 45% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 68°F | 7 mm | 79% | 33% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 23°C / 73°F | 2 mm | 79% | 36% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 24°C / 75°F | 11 mm | 79% | 39% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 29 mm | 81% | 44% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 68°F | 53 mm | 79% | 45% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 17°C / 62°F | 64 mm | 76% | 53% |
| December | 17°C / 62°F | 15°C / 58°F | 34 mm | 76% | 50% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Melilla?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Melilla →Other Spain cities in January
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Melilla in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Melilla?
January is a reasonable time for Melilla: highs around 16°C and about 51 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Melilla in January?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Melilla in January?
Melilla typically gets around 51 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Melilla (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.