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Arcos weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Arcos in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Arcos generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Arcos in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November 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 Arcos climate page with graphs.

 

Arcos, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 167 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (18 KM, 11 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 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

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