Altura weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

Is Altura a good destination in January, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Altura includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Precipitation

Altura in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Altura. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Altura, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Altura, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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