Galicia weather in January
Planning a journey to Galicia 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 Galicia in January?
Galicia is a region in Spain. January in Galicia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Xares at 8°C to moderate in Ribeira at 14°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Ribeira and 0°C in Xares. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Galicia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Verín with an average of 109 mm to heavy rainfall in Cangas de Morrazo with 223 mm. Santiago de Compostela experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galicia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Galicia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Galicia?
Santiago de Compostela
In January Santiago de Compostela generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vigo
In January Vigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Portonovo
In January Portonovo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sanxenxo
In January Sanxenxo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarria
In January Sarria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is January the best time to visit Galicia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Santiago de Compostela, January may not be the ideal time to visit Galicia.
On average, the best time to visit Galicia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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