Salamanca · WinterMonth summary
Salamanca weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 48°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ 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°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 48°F | 26% | 1.6in | 6.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 34°F | 52°F | 25% | 1.8in | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 55°F | 25% | 1.6in | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 61°F | 34% | 2.2in | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 70°F | 23% | 1.3in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 54°F | 79°F | 20% | 1.2in | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 61°F | 86°F | 6% | 0.3in | 13.6h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 59°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ September | 54°F | 77°F | 13% | 0.9in | 11.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 48°F | 68°F | 25% | 2.4in | 8.3h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 39°F | 55°F | 35% | 2.4in | 6.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 50°F | 23% | 1.7in | 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 48°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 48°F daytime and 32°F at night. 6.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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