Portugal weather in January
Planning a journey to Portugal this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in January?
Portugal has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Montezinho at 8°C to pleasant in Santa Maria at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Santa Maria and 1°C in Montezinho. While January might be the chilliest month, Portugal offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Marim with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 245 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 150 hours of sunlight expected in Lisbon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
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Average weather in Lisbon
In January Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In January Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In January Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In January Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In January Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Portugal?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lisbon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Portugal.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
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