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Faro in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Faro in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Faro in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
January could be a good time to visit Faro, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 16 sunny days in January. However, expect about 5 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 57 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Faro;

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Faro has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Faro in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Faro for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +16°C with a maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +20°C.

Is Faro warm or cold in January?

Faro is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Faro, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Faro in January

Faro weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+15°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+2°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+20°C+23°C
Rainfall
89 mm57 mm52 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%76%74%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
141615
Cloudy days
11109
Rainy days
654
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 57 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 14 to 16.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Faro in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Faro is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Faro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Faro is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Faro wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Faro?

This is the weather in Faro in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
☁️
+18°C
3 January
☀️
+19°C
4 January
🌫️
+16°C
5 January
☀️
+16°C
6 January
☀️
+16°C
7 January
☀️
+16°C
8 January
☀️
+17°C
9 January
☀️
+16°C
10 January
☀️
+16°C
11 January
☀️
+18°C
12 January
☀️
+16°C
13 January
☀️
+16°C
14 January
☀️
+15°C
15 January
☀️
+15°C
16 January
☀️
+16°C
17 January
☀️
+15°C
18 January
☀️
+15°C
19 January
☀️
+16°C
20 January
☀️
+15°C
21 January
☀️
+15°C
22 January
☀️
+16°C
23 January
☀️
+16°C
24 January
☀️
+15°C
25 January
☀️
+16°C
26 January
☀️
+16°C
27 January
☀️
+17°C
28 January
☀️
+17°C
29 January
☀️
+18°C
30 January
☀️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+20°C
In January 2023 Faro had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Faro climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Faro in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2009 (+16°C) and the highest in 2008 (+19°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Faro in January:

Is January a good time to visit Faro?

It’s always a good time to visit Faro, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Faro in January?

January has mild temperatures in Faro. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Faro rainy in January?

Faro is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Faro in January?

The amount of sunny days in Faro during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Faro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Faro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.