Madrid weather in January (Community of Madrid, Spain)

How is the weather in Madrid in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Madrid generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Madrid in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Madrid. April, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madrid climate page with graphs.

 

Madrid, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in Spain in January

Find out more about the weather in Spain in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Madrid in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Madrid.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Spain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.