PortugalThe weather in January in Rio Douro
It's cool in January in Rio Douro with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°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 Rio Douro. 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 Rio Douro, 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 2016, Rio Douro reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Rio Douro
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rio Douro. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Rio Douro | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 14°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 15°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 110 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Rio Douro with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 13°C, with nights around 6°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 Rio Douro is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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 Rio Douro, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Rio Douro
Temperature in January in Rio Douro over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro
Total precipitation in January in Rio Douro over the years
Daily UV index in January in Rio Douro
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rio Douro. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.