Sintra weather in January (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Sintra in January? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Sintra generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Sintra in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 163 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sintra. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sintra, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Cascais, Portugal (11 KM, 7 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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