Arcos de Valdevez weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

Curious about the January weather in Arcos de Valdevez? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Arcos de Valdevez typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Arcos de Valdevez in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 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 Arcos de Valdevez. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arcos de Valdevez, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 226 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vigo, Spain (46 KM, 28 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 Arcos de Valdevez 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.

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
5/10

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