Typical climate
Warm in January
Most of Europe is cold. Reliable mild sun sits on the Atlantic islands. The southern mainland is often pleasant for walking, not for swimming.
Mild, not hot. Daytime highs around 18–22° are a good result; beach weather is the exception.
Places that usually fit
Tenerife and Gran Canaria
The most dependable winter warmth in this set, often around 20° by day.
Madeira
Mild and green. Less hot than the Canaries, rarely properly cold.
Malaga and the Algarve
Sunny spells and mid-teens. Rainy weeks happen.
Check January from where you are
Opens SunFinder for 10–16 January, by plane within 8 hours, looking for about 18° or warmer. Dates beyond the 16-day forecast use a 10-year average.