Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in Portugal with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Portugal in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Portugal with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 14°C, with nights close to 7°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Portugal will be around 15°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Portugal. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Portugal in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
78 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Portugal in January
With 20°C, Portugal hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Portugal
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Portugal, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Portugal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Portugal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Portugal.
Daily UV Index in January in Portugal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Portugal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Portugal Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Portugal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Portugal Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Portugal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Portugal
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Average Weather in Portugal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Portugal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
