What's the weather like in Los Cristianos in January
Temperature
In Los Cristianos during January, the average low temperature is 59°F (15°C). The average high temperature is 71°F (22°C). These mild temperatures are to be expected on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The climate is considered subtropical and, therefore, mild all year long.
Average Sea Temperature
The average sea temperature is cool, but most consider it warm enough for swimming all year long. There are scuba diving opportunities year round, with extremely clear waters, making it an amazing experience. Hiking and mountain biking are also very popular outdoor activities.
Rain
There is an average of 0.7" (20 mm) of precipitation during this month on an average of five days in total. Believe it or not, this is one of the rainier months. The wettest month of the year is usually December there around 75mm of rainfall is expected over four days. Throughout the month of January, the average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed is only 14%, with little variation over the course of the month. Throughout the course of January, the most common forms of precipitation are drizzle, moderate rain, light rain and heavy rain.
Daylight Hours
There is an average of 10 hours of daylight every day in January. This gives tourists a chance to be outside for a number of hours, whether they are swimming, shopping, or sightseeing. Over the course of a typical January in Los Cristianos the length of day stays essentially constant. On average, the shortest day of the month is January 4th with 10:25 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is January 31st with 10:51 hours of daylight.
Cloud Cover
You also don't have to worry too much about the clouds obscuring any of the natural sunlight either. At this time of year the median cloud cover usually stays around a mostly clear 38% and does not vary substantially over the course of the month.
Wind
Throughout January, wind speeds are also rather low. Typical wind speeds usually vary from 4 mph to 20 mph, rarely exceeding 29 mph. The highest average wind speed of 12 mph, which is considered as a moderate breeze, usually occurs around January 29th, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is expected to be a fresh breeze of 20 mph. At this time of year the wind is most often coming from the east, followed closely by the north east.
Humidity
Furthermore, the relative humidity at this time of year typically fluctuates between a comfortable 48% and a humid 79%, rarely dropping below 29% or reaching as high as 90%. On average, the air is driest around January 13th, at which time the relative humidity levels drop below a mildly humid 58% three days out of four. On the other hand, the air is most humid in Los Cristianos around January 2nd, where humidity levels can rise above 73% three days out of four.
Los Cristianos Hotels in January
The Paloma Beach Apartments are situated just 400m from the beachfront of Los Cristianos. This modern apartment complex features an outdoor swimming pool, as well as free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle service. If you're planning on taking the little ones they also offer a children's playground, as well as an exercise area for adults.
If you're little ones or the rest of the family love the Flintstones you will adore the three-star Sol Princesa Dacil. This Flintstones-theme hotel offers a wide variety of facilities including swimming pools, entertainment throughout the day for the whole family, tennis courts and even a gym. The hotel also features a buffet restaurant with nightly entertainment.
However, if you want to escape from the children you will adore the four-star adults only Boutique Hotel H10 Big Sur situated on the seafront of Los Cristianos. This luxurious hotel features topical gardens, tennis courts, a buffet restaurant, show cooking and an outdoor swimming pool.
The three-star Apartamentos Oasis Mango resort is located close to Los Cristianos. The holiday complex offers modern, spacious apartments equipped with a bathroom, living room and fully equipped kitchen. However, if you don't fancy cooking you can also grab a snack at Restaurante Alfonso, found next to the outdoor swimming pool.
Los Cristianos Beach for January
Playa de Los Cristianos is one of the most popular beaches in the area. This golden sand beach is located at the eastern east of Los Cristianos and is sheltered by a small harbor. The beach is perfect for the whole family as there are hardly any waves making it perfect for the little ones and nervous swimmers.
Las Galletas Beach otherwise known as Las Burras Beach is located next to the coastal village of Las Galletas on the southern tip of Tenerife. This beach may not be as well suited to young families as it is mainly made up of black pebbles, making it relatively unsuitable for sunbathing, however, the beach is actually great for scuba diving as it is teeming with exotic fish.
Playa de las Americas is a renowned purpose-built holiday resort located right next to Los Cristianos. The resort offers a family-friendly beach which is lined by an array of bars, restaurants and shops. The beach also offers a variety of amenities including sun beds, parasols and toilets.
Bars and Restaurants
El Cine is a very popular seafood restaurant located behind the promenade in Los Cristianos. At first glance this place may seem a little ordinary, however, the food is to die for, and there are often long queues of people waiting to get a seat at the weekend.
Oliver's With A Twist is one of the most highly rated restaurants in Tenerife on TripAdvisor. This family-friendly eatery is located down Calle Hermano Pedro de Bethencourt in Los Cristianos and serves a delicious array of Mediterranean cuisine. However, if you miss the food back home, they also serve a variety of delicious homemade pies.
Los Cristianos also boasts a thriving nightlife, especially at this time of year when New Year is under full swing. If you're looking for a lively night out make sure to go to the Shambles Bar in Los Cristianos. This popular British bar features a well-stocked and affordable bar, as well as a karaoke machine, where you can sing your heart out every night of the week.
On the other hand, Charlotte's Bar and Restaurant offers a more laid back atmosphere, situated right on the beachfront in Los Cristianos. The restaurant overlooks the port of Los Cristianos, where you can watch the ships and fishing boats sail by.
Things to do in Los Cristianos in January
Genuine Fishing in Los Cristianos, Tenerife offers a variety of fishing excursions from four hours up to seven hours. There are many different fish species swimming under the water here including Blue Fin, Spearfish, Barracuda and Skipjack, depending on the seasons. However, they also offer private charters and specialist trips where you and your friends or family can concentrate on what you really want to catch such as Tuna fish or even sharks.
The Teide National Park is just under an hours drive away from Los Cristianos. Declared a national park back in 1954, this area of stunning natural beauty features an enormous volcanic crater, which measures up to 30 miles in circumference. Known as Mount Teide, this currently dormant volcano rises up to 12,200 feet, making it the highest peak in the whole of Spain. During the winter months, Mount Teide is often below freezing and is covered in snow.
Off the coast of Tenerife and La Gomera there are around 28 species of both resident and migratory whales and dolphins which swim through the waters. If you are a lover of wildlife you should definitely hop on one of the daily whale watching and dolphin trips that leave three times a day from Los Cristianos Harbour.
As Tenerife is a relatively small island you can see most of it without having to travel very far. San Cristobal La Laguna is a highly recommended trip whilst staying in the area of Los Cristianos. Once the capital of Tenerife, this historic and charming city has now become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features beautifully preserved architecture from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Dates for the diary
There are several events that tourists would be advised to plan trips in order to ensure that they witness these things. First, the New Year's Eve/New Year's Day celebration is one to take note of. The evening starts with families having a traditional meal together. Then everyone goes out into the streets for fireworks and parties. Finally, the bars and clubs come alive for the rest of the night.
Epiphany is also held during January. This is the official end to the Christmas holidays, the day when presents are finally given out. Although there are no gigantic public celebrations, this is considered a national Spanish holiday and is an incredibly special time to be in Los Cristianos.
