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PortugalThe weather in January in the Algarve
It's cool to moderate in January in the Algarve with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in the Algarve. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for the Algarve, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2015, the Algarve reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for the Algarve
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Algarve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Algarve | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 27 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Algarve with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Algarve is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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The climate in the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other spots might have different weather.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in the Algarve, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in the Algarve
Temperature in January in the Algarve over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in the Algarve, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Algarve
Total precipitation in January in the Algarve over the years
Daily UV index in January in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Algarve, 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.
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Average weather in the Algarve by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Algarve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.