What to pack for Madrid in January
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a packable rain layer
Humidity averages 77%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.
How January compares
Best months in Madrid: April–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Madrid guide.
Madrid in January: the details
In January, Madrid sees average daytime highs of 10°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall totals roughly 38 mm across 6 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7 hours per day with 9.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 77%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 7th-wettest in Madrid. The sunniest month is July (13.9 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10°C / 51°F |
| Overnight low | 1°C / 34°F |
| Rainfall | 38 mm over 6 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day (9.4 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Travel score | 5.6 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Madrid, Spain (40.42, -3.7) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Madrid in January?
Daytime highs in Madrid in January average 10°C (51°F); nights drop to about 1°C.
Does it rain in Madrid in January?
Expect around 6 rainy days and 38 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Madrid?
January is a fair shoulder-season month in Madrid — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.6/10. The best months are April–May & September–October.
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