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Weather in January in Galicia

Planning a trip to Galicia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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 mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Xares at 8°C to mild 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Galicia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 95 hours of sunlight in Santiago de Compostela. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Galicia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Galicia climate page.

Where to go in Galicia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Galicia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Galicia.

For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit Spain, check out our Galicia's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Santiago de Compostela
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
10°C 
1,929 hours 
1368 mm 
190 days 
pleasant 
January January
13°C 
6°C 
95 hours 
160 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
116 hours 
124 mm 
20 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Santiago de Compostela

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.

Vigo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
11°C 
2,495 hours 
1739 mm 
181 days 
pleasant 
January January
13°C 
6°C 
133 hours 
217 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
162 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Vigo

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.

Portonovo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
12°C 
2,495 hours 
1664 mm 
185 days 
pleasant 
January January
14°C 
8°C 
133 hours 
210 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
8°C 
150 hours 
155 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Portonovo

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.

Sanxenxo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
12°C 
2,495 hours 
1667 mm 
185 days 
pleasant 
January January
14°C 
8°C 
133 hours 
210 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
8°C 
150 hours 
156 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Sanxenxo

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.

Sarria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
8°C 
1124 mm 
172 days 
pleasant 
January January
11°C 
3°C 
123 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
3°C 
103 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarria

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Galicia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Spain.

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