Cantabria Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cantabria, Spain in January.

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Santander Santillana del Mar Noja Isla

Planning a journey to Cantabria, Spain this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cantabria in January

Cantabria, Spain 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 (46°F) to mild in Noja at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Noja and 1°C (34°F) in Cosgaya. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Cantabria, Spain that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To explore the conditions in Cantabria, Spain 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 (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Pechón with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Santander gets roughly 91 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cantabria by month

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Best Places to Visit in Cantabria in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cantabria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cantabria

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Cantabria, Spain?

Temperature range in Cantabria (January)

Precipitation variation in Cantabria (January)

Santander

In January Santander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
91 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Santander →

Santillana del Mar

In January Santillana del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
91 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Santillana del Mar →

Noja

In January Noja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
91 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Noja →

Isla

In January Isla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
91 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Isla →

Suances

In January Suances generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
91 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Suances →

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In our records: Spain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cantabria in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santander 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Santillana del Mar 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Noja 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Isla 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Suances 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
San Vicente de la Barquera 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Cantabria weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cantabria, Spain in January?

In January, Cantabria, Spain generally has poor weather conditions. Santander sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Cantabria, Spain in January?

Santander averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Cantabria, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

Cantabria, Spain sees substantial rainfall in January. Santander typically averages about 118 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cantabria, Spain?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cantabria, Spain 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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