Amsterdam vs Barcelona

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in January. Barcelona offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Amsterdam sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Amsterdam is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Barcelona is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in January. Barcelona receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Amsterdam reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Barcelona averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Amsterdam receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Barcelona sees 41 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 7 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.