The weather in January in Madrid

It's cool in January in Madrid with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 5°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Madrid, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,9 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Madrid

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Madrid. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Madrid New York
Average temperature 11°C 5°C
Max. temperature 14°C 11°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 34 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 6 days 12 days
Total snowfall 3,9 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Madrid with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around 1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Madrid is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Madrid, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Madrid

Temperature in January in Madrid over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Madrid, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Madrid

Total precipitation in January in Madrid over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Madrid

Snowfall in January in Madrid per year

Daily UV index in January in Madrid

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Madrid, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Madrid

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Average weather in Madrid by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madrid. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.