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Majestic view of Mount Teide surrounded by clouds in the Canary Islands.
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Winter sun in Europe

European cities that still average 14 °C or more in January — ranked by how warm January is.

By ReasonStay editorial team · Updated · How we verify

  1. Majestic view of Mount Teide surrounded by clouds in the Canary Islands. 1Tenerife Spain. 21 °C in January, 6 rain days
  2. Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. 2Lanzarote Spain. 19 °C in January, 2 rain days
  3. A scenic aerial view of Funchal, Madeira with charming red-roofed houses under a bright blue sky. 3Funchal (Madeira) Portugal. 19 °C in January, 10 rain days
  4. View of the Alcazaba in Málaga, showcasing ancient fortress architecture amidst lush greenery. 4Málaga Spain. 17 °C in January, 6 rain days
  5. Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. 5Alicante Spain. 17 °C in January, 3 rain days
  6. Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. 6Valencia Spain. 16 °C in January, 4 rain days
  7. Charming coastal view of Ferragudo, Portugal with seagulls soaring over traditional architecture. 7Faro (Algarve) Portugal. 16 °C in January, 6 rain days
  8. A beautiful yacht sailing near a lighthouse under a clear sky in Marbella, Spain. 8Marbella Spain. 16 °C in January, 7 rain days
  9. Explore the ornamental arches and ceilings of Seville's Real Alcázar, showcasing stunning Mudéjar architecture. 9Seville Spain. 16 °C in January, 6 rain days
  10. Aerial shot of Heraklion Natural History Museum showcasing dinosaur models and urban landscape. 10Heraklion (Crete) Greece. 16 °C in January, 12 rain days
  11. Aerial perspective of the picturesque whitewashed buildings in Eivissa, Ibiza with a stunning sea backdrop. 11Ibiza Spain. 16 °C in January, 5 rain days
  12. Golden light illuminates St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, highlighting its Baroque architecture. 12Valletta Malta. 16 °C in January, 8 rain days
  13. Explore the remarkable architecture of Catania's iconic cathedral in Sicily, showcasing ancient cultural heritage. 13Catania Italy. 15 °C in January, 7 rain days
  14. Discover the historic Street of Knights in Rhodes, showcasing medieval architecture. 14Rhodes Greece. 15 °C in January, 13 rain days
  15. Scenic view of Chania Old Town and harbor, Crete, Greece, under clear blue sky. 15Chania Greece. 15 °C in January, 12 rain days
  16. Historic Belem Tower with a container ship passing by on the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal. 16Lisbon Portugal. 15 °C in January, 8 rain days
  17. Majestic Gothic cathedral facade in Palma, Mallorca, Spain by the waterfront. 17Palma de Mallorca Spain. 15 °C in January, 6 rain days
  18. Striking arches and historical art inside the stunning Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. 18Córdoba Spain. 15 °C in January, 7 rain days
  19. Discover the vibrant skyline of Palermo, Sicily capturing historic architecture beneath a bright blue sky. 19Palermo Italy. 15 °C in January, 12 rain days
  20. Charming harbor scene with docked boats and ancient fort in Antalya, Türkiye. 20Antalya Türkiye. 14 °C in January, 11 rain days
  21. View of the architectural dome in Cagliari, Sardinia with clear blue sky. 21Cagliari Italy. 14 °C in January, 8 rain days
  22. Scenic view of traditional white homes on a Greek island during daytime. 22Mykonos Greece. 14 °C in January, 11 rain days
  23. Photo of the vibrant towers and intricate design of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. 23Sintra Portugal. 14 °C in January, 10 rain days
  24. Scenic view of white buildings along the coast in Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain, with lush greenery and calm waters. 24Menorca Spain. 14 °C in January, 8 rain days
The numbers

All 24 cities side by side

#CityJanuary highJanuary rain daysDecember high
1Tenerife, Spain21 °C622 °C
2Lanzarote, Spain19 °C220 °C
3Funchal (Madeira), Portugal19 °C1020 °C
4Málaga, Spain17 °C618 °C
5Alicante, Spain17 °C318 °C
6Valencia, Spain16 °C417 °C
7Faro (Algarve), Portugal16 °C617 °C
8Marbella, Spain16 °C717 °C
9Seville, Spain16 °C617 °C
10Heraklion (Crete), Greece16 °C1217 °C
11Ibiza, Spain16 °C517 °C
12Valletta, Malta16 °C817 °C
13Catania, Italy15 °C717 °C
14Rhodes, Greece15 °C1317 °C
15Chania, Greece15 °C1217 °C
16Lisbon, Portugal15 °C816 °C
17Palma de Mallorca, Spain15 °C616 °C
18Córdoba, Spain15 °C716 °C
19Palermo, Italy15 °C1216 °C
20Antalya, Türkiye14 °C1116 °C
21Cagliari, Italy14 °C816 °C
22Mykonos, Greece14 °C1116 °C
23Sintra, Portugal14 °C1015 °C
24Menorca, Spain14 °C816 °C
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