Portimão weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

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

Temperatures

January in Portimão generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Portimão in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With about 156 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portimão. 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 Portimão climate page with graphs.

 

Portimão, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

For visitors traveling to Portimão, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portimão.

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