Côa Valley Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Côa Valley, Portugal in January.

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Vila Nova de Foz Coa Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Planning a trip to the Côa Valley, Portugal this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Côa Valley in January

The Côa Valley, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in the Côa Valley generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Vila Nova de Foz Coa. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in the Côa Valley, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Vila Nova de Foz Coa with 68 mm (2.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Côa Valley in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Côa Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Côa Valley

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Côa Valley, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Côa Valley (January)

Precipitation variation in the Côa Valley (January)

Vila Nova de Foz Coa

In January Vila Nova de Foz Coa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Vila Nova de Foz Coa →

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

In January Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
128 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Côa Valley, in Portugal.

In our records: Portugal January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Portugal was -3°C (27°F) in Castelo Mendo on January 10, 2010.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Côa Valley in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vila Nova de Foz Coa 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

The Côa Valley weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Côa Valley, Portugal in January?

the Côa Valley, Portugal typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Vila Nova de Foz Coa average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Côa Valley, Portugal in January?

In Vila Nova de Foz Coa, the average daytime high in January is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does the Côa Valley, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Côa Valley, Portugal. Vila Nova de Foz Coa averages only about 68 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Côa Valley, Portugal?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Vila Nova de Foz Coa, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Côa Valley, Portugal.

On average, the best time to visit the Côa Valley, Portugal is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Vila Nova de Foz Coa. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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