Quarteira Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F), January in Quarteira brings moderate temperatures during the day. Some rainfall is to be expected during the month.

Rainfall in Quarteira in January

Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data, with 55 mm (2.2 in) average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Quarteira in January

In January, expect moderate temperatures in Quarteira, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) at night. January is a notable month of the winter season. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable. This month is known for its mildest temperatures of the year, yet it still offers a pleasantly warm days.

Sunshine in Quarteira in January

The month brings about 180 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and overcast.

Wind Speed in Quarteira in January

January has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

Average water temperature in January

With water at 15°C (59°F), it's on the cooler side. Keen swimmers won't be put off, but those who prefer warm water may find it less enjoyable.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best weather for Quarteira.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Portugal, check out our Quarteira's climate page.

Quarteira Temperature in January

Min Temperature 10°C (50°F)  

Max Temperature 16°C (61°F)  

Water Temperature 15°C (59°F) *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 55 mm (2.2 in)  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2026)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Quarteira typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 16°C (61°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 9°C (48°F).

Average temperatures in January

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2026)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in January

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Quarteira in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Quarteira spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Quarteira historical weather extremes in January

Based on 25 years of weather observations in Quarteira between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.

• The hottest January day on record in Quarteira reached 22°C (72°F) (January 28, 2003).
• The lowest daytime temperature in January was 9°C (48°F), recorded on January 27, 2005.
• Quarteira registered its coldest January night on January 9, 2009, with temperatures dropping to 1°C (34°F).

What to Wear in Quarteira in January

The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. The water temperature sits at about 15°C (59°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Quarteira in January

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Portugal, check out our Quarteira's climate page.

More climate data for Quarteira

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp

See the full Quarteira climate overview or explore weather in Portugal.