Verdict: Good month
Madrid Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Madrid, topping out near 10°C (50°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is a solid month to visit Madrid.
Average high
10°C / 50°F
Average low
1°C / 34°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
42 mm
What to pack for Madrid in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Madrid: Jul (35°C / 95°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Mar (~10 rain days)
10°
1°
Jan
15°
4°
Feb
16°
5°
Mar
20°
8°
Apr
25°
12°
May
29°
16°
Jun
35°
20°
Jul
34°
20°
Aug
26°
15°
Sep
22°
11°
Oct
15°
6°
Nov
11°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)