Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Portugal in January
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January14°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January117mm average rain
January is one of Portugal's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.5 hours average sun
January is one of Portugal'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
January10°C average sea
January is below Portugal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January24 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 near Portugal
Marriott
Sheraton Cascais ResortCascais, Portugal
The Ritz-Carlton, Penha Longa ResortSintra, Portugal
Moxy Alfragide LisboaLisboa, Portugal
Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels™Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Marriott HotelLisbon, Portugal
Memmo Principe Real, Lisbon, a Member of Design Hotels™Lisbon, Portugal