Loulé weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

How is January weather typically in Loulé? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Loulé usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Loulé in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 180 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 Loulé. April, 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 Loulé climate page with graphs.

 

Loulé, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Faro, Portugal (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

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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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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