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Santa Cruz do Douro weather in January (Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Cruz do Douro in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Santa Cruz do Douro typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz do Douro in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 122 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Santa Cruz do Douro, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Porto, Portugal (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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.

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

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