What is the weather like in Madrid vs Sierra Nevada in January?

In January, Madrid averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Sierra Nevada averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 43 mm.

Madrid vs Sierra Nevada in January

Madrid is the better pick in January — 68 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Sierra Nevada is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Madrid vs Sierra Nevada — January climate, side by side

	Madrid	Sierra Nevada
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	8°C	3°C
Avg high / low	11° / 3°	7° / -2°
Rainfall	34 mm	43 mm
Rainy days	5	7
Humidity	78%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	51	27

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

Madrid vs Sierra Nevada in January — FAQ

Is January better in Madrid or Sierra Nevada?: Madrid is the better pick in January — 68 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Sierra Nevada is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Madrid vs Sierra Nevada in January?: In January, Madrid averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Sierra Nevada averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 43 mm.