Mértola weather in January (Alentejo, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Mértola in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Mértola typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C. Experience mild yet warm temperatures during this month, offering a comfortable climate.

Precipitation

Mértola in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 165 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 Mértola. March, April, May, June, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mértola, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Beja, Portugal (45 KM, 28 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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