Ceuta in January pairs the Fortaleza del Hacho with indoor time at Museo del Revellín, which suits its 16.1°C days and 12.2°C nights. Ten rainy days make this a month for mixing viewpoints, history, and short hops.
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Month intelligence
Ceuta in January ranks #10 of 12 Ceuta months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is July, which sits 14 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#10 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-14 pts
against July
City baseline
-5C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-5C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+40.5 mm / +3 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.1 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Travelers who want Fortress views at Fortaleza del Hacho without July-style pressure, since January keeps the pace calmer.
Museum-focused visitors who can use Museo del Revellín and Basílica Tardorromana de Ceuta as the core of a wet-month itinerary.
Short-trip planners who prefer one compact city day built around named landmarks rather than long transfers.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 16.1C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 12.2C |
| Monthly rainfall | 99.7 mm |
| Rainy days | 10.2 days |
| Humidity | 78.5% |
| Average sunshine | 8 h |
How The Month Feels
Ceuta in January feels measured around Museo del Revellín and the walk up to Fortaleza del Hacho. The month leans into sheltered stops and clear daylight rather than long evening plans.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve Museo del Revellín and any timed visits you want at Castillo del Desnarigado ahead of arrival. Leave the order of Fortaleza del Hacho and Monumento al Llano Amarillo open so you can shift with the weather.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book Museo del Revellín first if you want to anchor the day around an indoor stop, then add Fortaleza del Hacho when the sky clears.
Plan cue
Plan Castillo del Desnarigado before midday so you can still use the brighter part of the day for the waterfront approach.
Plan cue
Reserve extra time for Basílica Tardorromana de Ceuta if you want a two-stop cultural morning with no long transfer time between sights.
Practical trip tips
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Broaden the session
If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 16.1°C by day and 12.2°C at night, with 99.7 mm of rain across roughly 10.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 16.1°C, dropping to about 12.2°C at night.
Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.
Usually yes, especially if you want lower pressure on stays and flights without dropping into the absolute off-season.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.