Santiago de Compostela

Galicia Weather in January

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

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Santiago de Compostela Vigo Portonovo Sanxenxo

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

What to Expect in Galicia in January

Galicia, Spain 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 (46°F) to mild in Ribeira at 14°C (57°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Ribeira and 0°C (32°F) in Xares. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Galicia, Spain. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Verín with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Cangas de Morrazo with 223 mm (8.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Santiago de Compostela sees roughly 95 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Galicia by month

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Best Places to Visit in Galicia in January

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

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 Galicia

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

Temperature range in Galicia (January)

Precipitation variation in Galicia (January)

Santiago de Compostela

In January Santiago de Compostela generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy 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
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
95 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Santiago de Compostela →

Vigo

In January Vigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy 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
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
133 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vigo →

Portonovo

In January Portonovo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
133 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Portonovo →

Sanxenxo

In January Sanxenxo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
133 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sanxenxo →

Sarria

In January Sarria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarria →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Galicia, in Spain.

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 Galicia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago de Compostela 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Vigo 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Portonovo 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Sanxenxo 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Sarria 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
A Lanzada 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)

Galicia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Galicia, Spain typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Santiago de Compostela average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Santiago de Compostela peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in January, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Santiago de Compostela records an average of 160 mm (6.3 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Galicia, Spain.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Galicia, Spain?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Santiago de Compostela, January may not be the ideal time to visit Galicia, Spain.

On average, the best time to visit Galicia, Spain 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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We have much more information about the climate in Galicia.

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