Portugal weather in January
In January, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 15°C by day and 11°C at night, and the sea is about 14°C. On average 50 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 1°C cooler than in December, and in February days average 15°C.
It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.
Warmest resorts in Portugal in January
Portugal weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Portugal in January?
In January, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 15°C by day and 11°C at night, and the sea is about 14°C. On average 50 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.
What is the sea temperature in Portugal in January?
About 14°C on average. The warmest water is in Funchal (18°C).
Where is it warmest in Portugal in January?
The warmest place is Funchal (17°C by day), followed by Portimão (15°C) and Faro (15°C).
Does it rain in Portugal in January?
On average 50 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.