Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Seville | Madrid | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Seville |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 1°C (34°F) | Seville |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 7 days | Seville |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm | 38 mm▲ | Madrid |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 7h/day | Seville |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 1▲ | Madrid |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h | 13 km/h▲ | Madrid |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seville edges ahead as the better destination in January. Seville offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Madrid sees 7 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Seville sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Madrid is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seville is the stronger choice in January. Seville receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Seville reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Madrid averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Seville receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Madrid sees 38 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Seville the drier option by 1 rain day and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 1°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Seville | Madrid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 15°C | 6d | 9°C | 7d |
| Feb | 17°C | 5d | 12°C | 6d |
| Mar | 20°C | 7d | 15°C | 7d |
| Apr | 22°C | 7d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 26°C | 5d | 22°C | 7d |
| Jun | 32°C | 1d | 28°C | 3d |
| Jul | 35°C | 0d | 32°C | 1d |
| Aug | 35°C | 0d | 32°C | 2d |
| Sep | 30°C | 4d | 26°C | 4d |
| Oct | 25°C | 7d | 20°C | 7d |
| Nov | 19°C | 7d | 13°C | 7d |
| Dec | 16°C | 7d | 10°C | 7d |
Seville Weather in January
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Madrid Weather in January
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