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Porto weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Porto during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Porto generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Porto in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Porto. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Porto climate page with graphs.

 

Porto, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 142 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in Portugal in January

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Porto in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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