Santillana del Mar weather in January (Cantabria, Spain)

Is January a good time to explore Santillana del Mar weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Santillana del Mar typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Santillana del Mar in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 91 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santillana del Mar. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santillana del Mar climate page with graphs.

 

Santillana del Mar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 91 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santander, Spain (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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