January · Spain
Best time to visit Santiago de Compostela in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santiago de Compostela in January
Average temperature 9°C, 151 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Santiago de Compostela scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 151 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santiago de Compostela crowns the Camino with granite cathedral squares, pilgrim rituals, and Galician seafood markets. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Santiago de Compostela — the hardest end of the year
Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
151 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Santiago de Compostela — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santiago de Compostela in January?
- In January, Santiago de Compostela averages 9°C, 151 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
- January earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santiago de Compostela in January?
- Expect about 151 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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