Monthly climate guide
Santander weather in January
January in Santander is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (47°F). The month usually brings about 144 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's wetter than a typical month in Santander — roughly 59% more rain than average.
- January is among Santander's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- In Santander, January is mid-winter.
January is typically Santander's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
144 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Santander weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 8°C / 47°F | 144 mm | 80% | 83% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 8°C / 46°F | 130 mm | 79% | 80% |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 47°F | 104 mm | 78% | 76% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 51°F | 90 mm | 79% | 74% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm | 79% | 73% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 61 mm | 79% | 71% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 18°C / 64°F | 41 mm | 77% | 66% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 65°F | 32 mm | 72% | 66% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 50 mm | 72% | 67% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 58°F | 95 mm | 72% | 72% |
| November | 15°C / 60°F | 11°C / 52°F | 145 mm | 77% | 79% |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 49°F | 129 mm | 78% | 80% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Santander?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Santander →Other Spain cities in January
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Santander in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Santander?
January is cool in Santander, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Santander in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Santander in January?
Santander typically gets around 144 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Santander (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.