Quarteira weather in January (Algarve, Portugal)

Is Quarteira a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Quarteira typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C. This month is known for its mildest temperatures of the year, yet it still offers a pleasantly warm days.

Precipitation

Quarteira in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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 Quarteira. 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 Quarteira climate page with graphs.

 

Quarteira, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Faro, Portugal (17 KM, 10 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.

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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