Loulé weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

How is the weather in Loulé in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Loulé generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

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.

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).

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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 Loulé 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. 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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