Alvor weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

What's the typical weather in Alvor for January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Alvor usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Alvor in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 156 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Alvor, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portimão, Portugal (5 KM, 3 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 Alvor, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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