Gibraltar has a beautiful, subtropical Mediterranean climate that usually experiences very mild winters and temperate summers.
Located on the southern coast of the Spanish Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is prime resort destination year round.
Although in close proximity to Spain, Gibraltar is British overseas territory.
January in Gibraltar is generally the coolest month with average daytime highs being 16°C (61°F) and average nighttime lows being 10°C (50°F).
Winter months in Gibraltar are typically wet, with the average number of rainy days in January being 10 and the average rainfall amount being nearly 152 mm or 6 inches. However, visitors can expect, on average, about 6 hours a day of sunshine.
If you're visiting Gibraltar in January, you'd be wise to pack light clothing for the daytime but also heavier clothing for those brisk evenings. Long sleeve shirts, pants, and wind breaker type jackets are standard winter wear in Gibraltar.
You should always check local weather forecasts before your arrival to be sure that you have appropriate clothing for the current weather, though.
With its mild temperatures and rainy days, January in Gibraltar is the perfect time to check out some of the more leisurely activities that are available to visitors.
One such activity is a trip to the Top Station of the Cable Car at the summit of the Rock of Gibraltar. This fascinating and awe inspiring ride in an old-fashioned cable car grants visitors some truly spectacular and breathtaking sights along the way.
You'll get an unobstructed view of the bluest Mediterranean Sea, a look out across the Straits of Gibraltar towards Africa, and a nice view of Spain to the north. Once at the top, you can enjoy refreshments in the restaurant or pub there and also purchase souvenirs from the gift shop.
Another indoor/outdoor activity to be enjoyed in the cooler months is the 'Gibraltar- A City Under Siege' exhibition. Here you'll get to see firsthand some of the first buildings that were ever built by the British dating back to the early 1700s. Through the various exhibits, visitors are transported back in time to witness how life was for those early settlers on Gibraltar.
