Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in January

Madrid is the better pick in January — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is cold, soaked, clean air.

Madrid vs Santiago de CompostelaJanuary climate, side by side

MadridSantiago de Compostela
Comfort score68/100 (C)52/100 (D)
Feels-like high8°C9°C
Avg high / low11° / 3°13° / 5°
Rainfall34 mm215 mm
Rainy days516
Humidity78%88%
Air quality (AQI)5129

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

Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in January — FAQ

Is January better in Madrid or Santiago de Compostela?
Madrid is the better pick in January — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in January?
In January, Madrid averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Santiago de Compostela averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 215 mm.