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

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santiago de Compostela in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santiago de Compostela, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 160 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. 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.
160 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK 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 temperature in January is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +55°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 up 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
186 mm160 mm135 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%85%82%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
877
Cloudy days
111312
Rainy days
12119
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok 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 186 mm to 160 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in December to 7 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 3 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
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 39% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% 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
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+67°F
2 January
🌧️
+58°F
3 January
🌧️
+57°F
4 January
🌧️
+56°F
5 January
☁️
+53°F
6 January
☁️
+52°F
7 January
☁️
+53°F
8 January
☁️
+52°F
9 January
🌧️
+56°F
10 January
☁️
+55°F
11 January
☁️
+55°F
12 January
☀️
+58°F
13 January
☀️
+57°F
14 January
☀️
+54°F
15 January
☀️
+53°F
16 January
☁️
+57°F
17 January
☀️
+59°F
18 January
☀️
+58°F
19 January
☀️
+59°F
20 January
☀️
+55°F
21 January
☀️
+54°F
22 January
☀️
+54°F
23 January
☀️
+55°F
24 January
☀️
+52°F
25 January
☀️
+55°F
26 January
☀️
+57°F
27 January
☀️
+60°F
28 January
☀️
+59°F
29 January
☀️
+64°F
30 January
☀️
+63°F
31 January
☀️
+55°F
In January 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 20 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 2021 (+53°F) and the highest in 2002 (+60°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 478 mm.

FAQ

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

Is January a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?

It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

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, 2022.

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.