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Vila Real weather in January (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is Vila Real a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Vila Real includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect temperatures to climb to 11°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Vila Real in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Vila Real. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Vila Real, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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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In January generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Portugal, check out our Vila Real's climate page.

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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
2/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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