Albufeira weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Albufeira in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Albufeira typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Albufeira in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Albufeira. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Albufeira, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portimão, Portugal (25 KM, 16 Miles).

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 Albufeira in January?

For visitors traveling to Albufeira, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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