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PortugalThe weather in January in Praia da Luz
It's cool to moderate in January in Praia da Luz 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 8°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Praia da Luz. 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 Praia da Luz, 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 2018, Praia da Luz reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Praia da Luz is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Praia da Luz
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Praia da Luz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Praia da Luz | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 27 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Praia da Luz with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Praia da Luz 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.
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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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Praia da Luz, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Praia da Luz
Temperature in January in Praia da Luz over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Praia da Luz, 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 Praia da Luz
Total precipitation in January in Praia da Luz over the years
Daily UV index in January in Praia da Luz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Praia da Luz, 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 Praia da Luz by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Praia da Luz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.