Viana do Castelo weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Viana do Castelo in January? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Viana do Castelo usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Viana do Castelo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 122 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Viana do Castelo. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Viana do Castelo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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

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