Castile and Leon Weather in January

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

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Segovia Avila Valladolid Zamora

Planning a trip to Castile and Leon, Spain this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Castile and Leon in January

Castile and Leon, Spain is a region in Spain. January in Castile and Leon generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Riaño to 11°C (52°F) in Saucelle. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Saucelle and -1°C (30°F) in Riaño. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Castile and Leon, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Deza with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Pereda de Ancares with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Segovia receives about 150 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Castile and Leon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Castile and Leon — and find the best time to visit. (based on Segovia)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Castile and Leon in January

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

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 Castile and Leon

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

Temperature range in Castile and Leon (January)

Precipitation variation in Castile and Leon (January)

Segovia

In January Segovia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
150 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Avila

In January Avila generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Valladolid

In January Valladolid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
103 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Zamora

In January Zamora generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
123 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
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Soria

In January Soria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Castile and Leon in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Segovia 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Avila 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Valladolid 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Zamora 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Soria 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Ponferrada 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Castile and Leon weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Castile and Leon, Spain in January?

Expect poor weather across Castile and Leon, Spain in January. The popular destination of Segovia averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Castile and Leon, Spain in January?

In Segovia, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Castile and Leon, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Castile and Leon, Spain during January, with Segovia averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Castile and Leon, Spain?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Segovia, January may not be the ideal time to visit Castile and Leon, Spain.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Segovia. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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