Arouca weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

Will it be warm or cold in Arouca this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Arouca tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 13°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

Arouca in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 122 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 Arouca. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, 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 Arouca climate page with graphs.

 

Arouca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (50 KM, 31 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.

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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