Salamanca · WinterMonth summary
Salamanca weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Salamanca in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 9°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Salamanca. August remains slightly better (+2.4 pts).
By trip type
Salamanca in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Salamanca is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (6.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 26% | 41.5 | 6.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 11°C | 25% | 44.5 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 13°C | 25% | 41.6 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 34% | 55.1 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 21°C | 23% | 33.8 | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 12°C | 26°C | 20% | 29.9 | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 16°C | 30°C | 6% | 8.8 | 13.6h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 15°C | 30°C | 5% | 5.6 | 12.3h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ September | 12°C | 25°C | 13% | 21.6 | 11.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 9°C | 20°C | 25% | 59.7 | 8.3h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 4°C | 13°C | 35% | 60.5 | 6.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 10°C | 23% | 43.4 | 6.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Salamanca averages 9°C, 26% rainy days and 6.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Salamanca in January
Is January a good time to visit Salamanca?
January is an acceptable time for Salamanca (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (9.4/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Salamanca in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 0°C at night. 6.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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