What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in January?

In January, Barcelona averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Madrid averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 34 mm.

Barcelona vs Madrid in January

Barcelona is the better pick in January — 79 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air.

Barcelona vs Madrid — January climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Barcelona	🇪🇸 Madrid
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	12°C	8°C
Avg high / low	15° / 9°	11° / 3°
Rainfall	33 mm	34 mm
Rainy days	3	5
Humidity	78%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	44	51

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Barcelona vs Madrid in January — FAQ

Is January better in Barcelona or Madrid?: Barcelona is the better pick in January — 79 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in January?: In January, Barcelona averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Madrid averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 34 mm.