The weather in January in Porto

It's cool in January in Porto with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Porto. There’s too much chance of rain 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 Porto, 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 22°C in 2022, Porto reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Porto is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 195 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Porto

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Porto. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Porto New York
Average temperature 13°C 5°C
Max. temperature 14°C 11°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 195 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 22 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Porto with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 13°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Porto is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Porto, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Porto

Temperature in January in Porto over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Porto, 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 Porto

Total precipitation in January in Porto over the years

Daily UV index in January in Porto

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Porto, 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 Porto by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Porto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.