What's the Weather like in La Manga in January
Temperature
January is the coldest month of the year in La Manga Del Mar Menor, with an average daily temperature at 10°C throughout the month, much lower than the warm 26°C in July and August. The highs and lows during the day can reach as high as 15° in the afternoons and drop down to just 4° in the evenings and early morning. The weather is similar to that found in December and February, but still a bit cooler.
Rainfall
January is the second rainiest month of the year with just slightly more rain than September but a bit less than the rainiest month, March. With 33mm of rain in January occurring over 7 days, there is an average of a 26 percent chance of rain for tourists visiting La Manga this month. It's still not enough rain to truly dampen a vacation, but enough that tourists may want to bring their umbrellas along.
Sunshine Hours and Clouds
There's an average of seven hours of sunshine per day this month in La Manga, providing plenty of sunshine to enjoy sailing or walking along the beach. There's a 46 percent chance of a sunny day and only an 11 percent chance of a cloudy day during this winter month.
Sea Temperature and Winds
Though the Mar Menor water temperatures stay fairly warm throughout the year, they drop down to an average of 15°C for January. It's a bit chilly for swimming, but with only a 9 percent chance of a windy day, these calm, cool waters are still enjoyable for wading, sailing, and of course simply enjoying the beauty.
Overall, the weather is very similar to Murcia, the central city of the Murcia region in Spain. It's a bit less rainy in La Manga and with several more hours of sunshine. Tourists to the area will enjoy escaping to the sunny coast in La Manga.
La Manga Hotel in January
Villas La Manga
Associated with the La Manga Club Resort, the Villas La Manga offer several villa types to suit your needs. Situated in 1,500 acres overlooking the Mar de Menor and the Mediterranean Sea with lemon groves and hillside, the villas will make you feel like royalty. Choose from either 2-bedroom apartments all the way up to 7-bedroom villas with private pools for your stay. The resort offers free Wi-Fi and access to golf courses, tennis courts and spa facilities to make this resort fit for a king.
Bars and Restaurants
El Pez Rojo
Located in nearby Cabo de Palos, El Pez Rojo offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean along with local cuisine. This restaurant caters to local diners and visitors will enjoy getting a true taste for the area. The prawns are popular starters while good choices for main dishes include the seafood casserole and their selection of paellas.
Things to do in La Manga in January
La Manga Go Kart
One way to enjoy La Manga in winter is with go karts. Located at the south end of La Manga, near Cape Palos, is the La Manga Go Kart circuit. With three circuits of varying difficulty, all ages can enjoy the thrill of racing a go kart. For very young children there are double karts where an adult can steer while the child has a play steering wheel of their own. For the more serious racers, the main competitive circuit is 950 km. The Royal Spanish Automobile Federation has even held competitions at the La Manga circuit.
Enjoy the Water
You can still enjoy the water in winter too. With a large variety of fish in both the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, both recreational fishermen and seasoned pros can enjoy casting a rod into the waters surrounding La Manga. Fishing is allowed from almost any of the bridges and harbors along La Manga, though the more serious fishermen may prefer renting a boat from the Tomas Maestre Marina to head out for some deep sea fishing.
