Weather in January in Alentejo
Planning a journey to Alentejo this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Alentejo in January?
Alentejo is a region in Portugal. January in Alentejo generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Penhas Douradas at 11°C to mild in Prazeres at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Prazeres and 3°C in Penhas Douradas. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Alentejo with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.For a closer look at conditions across Alentejo, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mértola with an average of 44 mm to high rainfall in Penhas Douradas with 110 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 187 hours of sunlight anticipated in Vila Nova de Milfontes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Alentejo climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Alentejo?
Vila Nova de Milfontes
In January Vila Nova de Milfontes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Évora
In January Évora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zambujeira do Mar
In January Zambujeira do Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Odeceixe
In January Odeceixe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Marvão
In January Marvão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Alentejo?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Alentejo due to the typically tolerable weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
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