Madrid weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Madrid: highs of 9°C (47°F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (30°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 10°C (51°F) and 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Madrid, the largest city in Madrid. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Madrid?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Madrid. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 38 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Madrid in January?
Days average 9°C (47°F) and nights -1°C (30°F).
Madrid weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (51°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 39 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 48 mm | 57% | fair |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 52 mm | 59% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 42 mm | 54% | best |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 22 mm | 38% | best |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 9 mm | 23% | best |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 14 mm | 29% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 24 mm | 41% | best |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 66 mm | 51% | best |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 54 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| December | 9°C (49°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 40 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Madrid in January
Weather can differ a lot within Madrid: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Latina | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Carabanchel | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Puente de Vallecas | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuencarral | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Ciudad Lineal | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuencarral-El Pardo | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Móstoles | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Alcalá de Henares | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 32 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuenlabrada | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Leganés | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Getafe | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |