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

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

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

Viana do Castelo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 207 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 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 Viana do Castelo 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

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