January is generally the coldest month of the year in Spain. However, January weather varies by region due to Spain's vast geographic diversity. Below are five geographic regions and a summary of each region's weather in January.
January weather in Catalonia is mild and clear around the coastal areas, while the inland and the mountainous north are cooler, with snow at higher peaks. The average temperature in the city of Barcelona in January is 45°F.
Galicia avoids some of the cold of northern Catalonia but is typically damp and rainy during January. The average temperature in the city of A Coruna in January is 50°F.
January weather in Castilla-La Mancha is cool and dry, with precipitation increasing with altitude and converted to snow at higher peaks. The average temperature in the city of Madrid in January is 42°F.
Andalusia has a sun-drenched Mediterranean climate with short and mild winters. The average temperature in the city of Cadiz in January is 57°F.
January in Valencia is warm and sunny, with moderately cooler temperatures in the mountainous regions. The average temperature in the city of Valencia in January is 55ºF.
