Weather in Portugal in January
January in Portugal is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
A country pin in January is a warning: one region of Portugal will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. January is the cold side of the year in Portugal. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 12°C
9–15°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Portugal: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
January is a wetter month in Portugal. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Portugal
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Portugal
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Portugal
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Portugal
Climate averages for Portugal, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Portugal is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 121 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
