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Santiago de Compostela in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Santiago de Compostela in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
January may not be the ideal time to visit Santiago de Compostela, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +54°F, and there are only about 6 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 16 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 163 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Santiago de Compostela;

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
163 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +52°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +54°F.

Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in January?

Santiago de Compostela is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Santiago de Compostela, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santiago de Compostela in January

Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+54°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+25°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+68°F+72°F
Rainfall
185 mm163 mm130 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
86%86%82%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
767
Cloudy days
686
Rainy days
171614
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 185 mm to 163 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in December to 6 in January.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 288 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 79 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Santiago de Compostela?

This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+54°F
2 January
☀️
+52°F
3 January
☁️
+53°F
4 January
☁️
+56°F
5 January
☀️
+57°F
6 January
☁️
+54°F
7 January
🌧️
+56°F
8 January
🌧️
+54°F
9 January
☁️
+53°F
10 January
🌧️
+55°F
11 January
☁️
+56°F
12 January
☁️
+52°F
13 January
🌧️
+55°F
14 January
🌧️
+56°F
15 January
🌧️
+49°F
16 January
🌧️
+53°F
17 January
🌧️
+53°F
18 January
🌧️
+47°F
19 January
🌧️
+53°F
20 January
🌧️
+55°F
21 January
☁️
+56°F
22 January
☀️
+49°F
23 January
☀️
+50°F
24 January
☁️
+48°F
25 January
☁️
+52°F
26 January
☁️
+49°F
27 January
☁️
+48°F
28 January
☁️
+49°F
29 January
☀️
+51°F
30 January
☀️
+52°F
31 January
☀️
+54°F
In January 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Santiago de Compostela climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Santiago de Compostela in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+62°F) and the highest in 2017 (+67°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 848 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2201 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in January:

Is January a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?

There is never a bad time to go to Santiago de Compostela, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Santiago de Compostela and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in January?

January has mild temperatures in Santiago de Compostela. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in January?

Santiago de Compostela is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santiago de Compostela in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santiago de Compostela

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago de Compostela, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.