January · Spain
Best time to visit Madrid in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madrid in January
Average temperature 4°C, 38 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Madrid scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madrid's art riches and tapas nights shine brightest in the gentle April–June stretch.
January in Madrid — workable with trade-offs
January averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 daylight hours.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madrid in January?
- In January, Madrid averages 4°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Madrid?
- January earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madrid in January?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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