Is January a good time to visit Madrid?

January is not an optimal month for Madrid (Score: 42/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.

How warm is it in Madrid in January?

In January, Madrid sees daily highs of 11°C. Nights cool to 2°C, with a daily average of 6°C.

How much rain falls in Madrid in January?

In January, Madrid receives an average of 32 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Madrid get in January?

Madrid averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

Is January a good time to visit Madrid?

January is not an optimal month for Madrid (Score: 42/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.

How warm is it in Madrid in January?

In January, Madrid sees daily highs of 11°C. Nights cool to 2°C, with a daily average of 6°C.

How much rain falls in Madrid in January?

In January, Madrid receives an average of 32 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Madrid get in January?

Madrid averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

Madrid · January

Low season

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Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	11°	13°	16°	19°	24°	30°	34°	33°	28°	22°	15°	12°
MIN🌡MIN	2°	3°	5°	8°	12°	16°	20°	19°	15°	11°	6°	3°
☀️Sunshine	6h UV 4	7h UV 5	8h UV 7	9h UV 8	11h UV 9	12h UV 9	12h UV 9	11h UV 8	9h UV 7	7h UV 6	5h UV 4	5h UV 4
🌧Rain Days	4d32mm	4d37mm	5d51mm	6d55mm	4d39mm	3d21mm	1d8mm	1d11mm	3d37mm	6d72mm	5d49mm	4d43mm

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Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

January in Madrid is on the cool side — with highs around 11°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Temperatures reach a maximum of 11°C during the day and drop to 2°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (32 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.

Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.

Packing list for Madrid in January

Warme Jacke
Pullover und warme Lagen
Lange Hosen
Wärmende Schuhe
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is January a good time to visit Madrid?: January is not an optimal month for Madrid (Score: 42/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
How warm is it in Madrid in January?: In January, Madrid sees daily highs of 11°C. Nights cool to 2°C, with a daily average of 6°C.
How much rain falls in Madrid in January?: In January, Madrid receives an average of 32 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
How many sunshine hours does Madrid get in January?: Madrid averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.