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Barcelos Weather in January

Thinking of visiting Barcelos in January? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 14°C (57°F) during the day, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.

Rainfall in Barcelos in January

As part of the rainy season, Barcelos sees around 18 days of rain in January, with an average of 193 mm (7.6 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Barcelos in January

Temperatures in Barcelos in January top out at 14°C (57°F) and drop to 6°C (43°F) overnight. January marks the winter season. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Sunshine in Barcelos in January

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelos. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Barcelos Temperature in January

Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
193 mm (7.6 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
81% *
Sunshine
122 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (33 KM, 21 Miles).

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Best Places in Portugal in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Barcelos in January

The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Barcelos in January

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

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