When to go · January
Spain in January
Workable but with caveats
Sierra de Guadarrama gets snow; some coastal resorts effectively shut down until spring.
Daytime high
10°C
50°F
Overnight low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
33 mm
dry
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Spain in January
January brings cool weather to Spain, with daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and overnight lows near 2°C (36°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 33 mm of rainfall on average. Sierra de Guadarrama gets snow; some coastal resorts effectively shut down until spring..
January is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
What’s happening in January
- 🎉Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de Reyes) · JanSpain's biggest gift-giving night sees floats carrying the Magi through central Madrid, tossing sweets to families. Children leave shoes out for presents delivered overnight before the January 6 holiday.
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