Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Albufeira, Portugal in January
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Albufeira, Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January16°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January97mm average rain
January is one of Albufeira's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.3 hours average sun
January is one of Albufeira's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January16°C average sea
January is below Albufeira's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January30 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Albufeira, Portugal
Marriott
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