Santa Maria Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Maria, Portugal in January.

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Vila do Porto

Planning a journey to Santa Maria, Portugal this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santa Maria in January

Santa Maria, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in Santa Maria generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Vila do Porto.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Maria, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 78 mm (3.1 in) in Vila do Porto.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Vila do Porto gets around 125 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Santa Maria in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Santa Maria

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Santa Maria, Portugal?

Vila do Porto

In January Vila do Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
125 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
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Climate in Vila do Porto →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Maria, 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.

Santa Maria weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Portugal in January?

In January, Santa Maria, Portugal generally has pleasant weather conditions. Vila do Porto sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria, Portugal in January?

In Vila do Porto, the average daytime high in January is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Santa Maria, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Santa Maria, Portugal. Vila do Porto averages only about 78 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria, Portugal?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Vila do Porto, January might be a good time to visit Santa Maria, Portugal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Vila do Porto. On the other hand, the months of March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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