The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Madrid is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (4.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Madrid. Compared to December: +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
1°
Daylight
9.4h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 43
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Madrid is June (9.0/10), 4.8 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 23%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Madrid ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.42°N · 3.70°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Madrid?
June is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Madrid get in June?
Madrid averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Madrid in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Madrid good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Madrid scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Madrid?
January is the most difficult month to visit Madrid, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Madrid in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Madrid (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.