Melgaço weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of weather does January bring to Melgaço? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Melgaço typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Melgaço in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Melgaço. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melgaço, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vigo, Spain (33 KM, 20 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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