Madrid in January
Cold, dry and bright — the Prado in January is about the least crowded major art museum in western Europe.
Is January a good time to visit Madrid?
January is one of the better months to visit Madrid. Crowds sit around 42/100, with typical highs near 10°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Madrid.
What’s on in January
- Three Kings parade (5 January)
- Winter sales
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Madrid, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Madrid?
January is one of the better months to visit Madrid. Crowds sit around 42/100, with typical highs near 10°C.
How crowded is Madrid in January?
Madrid sits at roughly 42/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 20 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in January?
Expect highs around 10°C and lows near 2°C in January, with about 6 wet days across the month.