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Porto in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Porto in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
If you plan to visit Porto in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 124 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Porto;

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Porto has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Porto in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +15°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +15°C.

Is Porto warm or cold in January?

Porto is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +7°C.

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

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

Climate in Porto in January

Porto weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+13°C+14°C
Min. temperature
0°C-1°C0°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+22°C+23°C
Rainfall
150 mm124 mm106 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%76%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
111111
Cloudy days
10109
Rainy days
10108
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 150 mm to 124 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Porto is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Porto based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Porto wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Porto?

This is the weather in Porto in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+22°C
2 January
☁️
+16°C
3 January
☁️
+14°C
4 January
🌧️
+14°C
5 January
☁️
+12°C
6 January
☁️
+12°C
7 January
☀️
+14°C
8 January
☀️
+11°C
9 January
🌧️
+13°C
10 January
🌧️
+13°C
11 January
☀️
+17°C
12 January
☀️
+15°C
13 January
☀️
+15°C
14 January
☀️
+13°C
15 January
☀️
+14°C
16 January
☁️
+15°C
17 January
☀️
+16°C
18 January
☀️
+15°C
19 January
☀️
+15°C
20 January
☀️
+17°C
21 January
☀️
+12°C
22 January
☀️
+12°C
23 January
☀️
+14°C
24 January
☀️
+14°C
25 January
☀️
+14°C
26 January
☀️
+15°C
27 January
☀️
+17°C
28 January
☀️
+17°C
29 January
☀️
+19°C
30 January
☀️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+15°C
In January 2023 Porto had 23 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 471 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Porto in January:

Is January a good time to visit Porto?

It’s always a good time to visit Porto, 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 Porto in January?

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

Is Porto rainy in January?

Porto 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 Porto in January?

The amount of sunny days in Porto 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 Porto

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Porto, 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.