Weather in January in Cantabria
Planning a journey to Cantabria this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cantabria in January?
Cantabria is a region in Spain. January in Cantabria generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Cosgaya at 8°C to mild in Noja at 13°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Noja and 1°C in Cosgaya. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Cantabria that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.To explore the conditions in Cantabria in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Revelillas with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Pechón with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Santander experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 91 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Cantabria climate page.
Where to go in Cantabria in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cantabria?
Santander
In January Santander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Santillana del Mar
In January Santillana del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Noja
In January Noja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Isla
In January Isla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Suances
In January Suances generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Cantabria?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cantabria due to the typically poor weather in Santander.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Santander. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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