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Madrid in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Madrid in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 9 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
46/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#7
Sun
#11
Published best categories: none
Madrid · JanuaryPhoto: Hassaan72 · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 9 °C
- Average low
- 0 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 10 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 2.3 | 84 | 2.1 | 47 |
| January (selected) | 9 | -0 | 8 | 39 | 2.7 | 84 | 2.3 | 46 |
| February | 11 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 3.9 | 78 | 2.4 | 56 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (46/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +1 | +0.8 °C | +1.1 °C | -0.4 | +6.5 mm | -0.4 h | +0.9 % | -0.1 m/s |
| February | +10 | +2.2 °C | +0.5 °C | -1.5 | -6.2 mm | +1.2 h | -5.7 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Madrid in January?
The average daily high is around 9 °C, with an average daily low of about 0 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in January?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 39 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Madrid. January is not among them.