Weather in January in The Douro Valley
Are you planning a trip a to the Douro Valley in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Douro Valley in January?
The Douro Valley is a region in Portugal. January in the Douro Valley generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Pinhão at 11°C to moderate in Porto at 14°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Porto and 3°C in Pinhão. 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 the Douro Valley with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 148 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected in Porto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in the Douro Valley for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Douro Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Douro Valley?
Porto
In January Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
In January Vila Nova de Gaia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lamego
In January Lamego generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Peso da Régua
In January Peso da Régua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pinhão
In January Pinhão generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Douro Valley, in Portugal.
Is January the best time to visit the Douro Valley?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Douro Valley due to the typically unpleasant weather in Porto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Porto. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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