When to go · January

Portugal in January

Workable but with caveats

Shortest days and frequent rain, but crowds vanish and hotel rates hit yearly lows.

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Daytime high

15°C

59°F

Overnight low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

110 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 110 mm of rainfall on average. Shortest days and frequent rain, but crowds vanish and hotel rates hit yearly lows..

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.

What’s happening in January

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Festa de Santo Amaro · JanNeighborhood celebration in Alcântara honoring Saint Amaro with a small procession, traditional music, and food stalls serving caldo verde and grilled sardines around the Ermida de Santo Amaro chapel.

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