Santiago de Compostela weather in January

Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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January in Santiago de Compostela: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Santiago de Compostela · #608 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Santiago de Compostela climate normals — January

Daytime high11°C / 52°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Rainfall136 mm / 5.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine5.9 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santiago de Compostela in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
January in Santiago de Compostela: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Santiago de Compostela on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in Santiago de Compostela in January?
In January, Santiago de Compostela averages a daily high of 11°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 135.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santiago de Compostela in January?
Santiago de Compostela has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.

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