January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Algarve
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Algarve, Portugal in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Algarve precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Algarve, Portugal receive in January?
In January, Albufeira typically receives modest rainfall, around 54 mm (2.1 in), making this a relatively dry month.
How many days does it rain in the Algarve, Portugal in January?
On average, Albufeira has about 9 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in the Algarve, Portugal?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Algarve, Portugal.
What is the wettest city in January in the Algarve, Portugal?
Looking at our data, Carrapateira tops the wettest-cities list in the Algarve, Portugal for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 64 mm (2.5 in).
What is the driest city in January in the Algarve, Portugal?
The driest place is Castro Marim with an average rainfall of 44 mm (1.7 in) according to our data.
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