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Riba Douro weather in January (Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Riba Douro during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Riba Douro generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Riba Douro in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Riba Douro. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riba Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Riba Douro, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Riba Douro in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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