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Portugal in January

Workable but with caveats
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Daytime high
15°C
59°F
Overnight low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
95 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window

What to expect in Portugal in January

January brings mild weather to Portugal, with daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows near 8°C (46°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 95 mm of rainfall on average.

January is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

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Portugal in other months

February
okay
March
good
April
great
May
great
June
great
July
great
August
good
September
great
October
good
November
okay
December
okay

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