Benfica weather in January (Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Benfica this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Benfica typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C. The temperatures this month are cooler, yet they stay comfortably warm and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Benfica in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Benfica. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Benfica, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 150 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Lisbon, Portugal (61 KM, 37 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Benfica.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.