Benfica weather in January (Portugal)

Looking to travel to Benfica in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Benfica typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Benfica in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 150 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 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Benfica 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

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.

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