Madrid weather in January
January in Madrid: cold, dry — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Madrid · #332 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Madrid climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 cm / 2.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Madrid in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Madrid?
- January in Madrid: cold, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Madrid on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Madrid in January?
- In January, Madrid averages a daily high of 9.7°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 24.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madrid in January?
- Madrid has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.
- Does it snow in Madrid in January?
- Madrid sees roughly 5.5 cm of snowfall in January.