Madrid · January
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 50°F, low 34°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
50° / 34°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
10 mph
What January feels like in Madrid
Sunrise
09:33
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:13
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Madrid in January
The kit for January in Madrid: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Madrid in December →
January
50°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-5° avg high
+2 rain days
Madrid in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Madrid in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Madrid in January?+
Average high 50°F, average low 34°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Madrid?+
Compared to December (avg high 53°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 55°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Madrid in January?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in January, on average.