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The weather in January in Portugal

It's hot in January in Portugal with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.

January is a good month to be in Portugal for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Portugal, South Africa. 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 39°C in 2016, Portugal reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Portugal

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

January weather comparison

  Portugal New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 85 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 11 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Portugal with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 18°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 Portugal is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Portugal for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of South Africa? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or explore other destinations in South Africa.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Portugal

Temperature in January in Portugal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Portugal, South Africa. 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 Portugal

Total precipitation in January in Portugal over the years

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.

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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.