Lisbon weather in January (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Lisbon during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Lisbon tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Lisbon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 150 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lisbon. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Lisbon climate page with graphs.

 

Lisbon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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