January · Portugal
Best time to visit Lisbon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lisbon in January
Average temperature 14°C, 47 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Lisbon scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hill-climbing trams, panoramic miradouros, and soft Atlantic light make April through June Lisbon at its finest.
January holds up well in Lisbon — 9th best month
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lisbon in January?
- In January, Lisbon averages 14°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lisbon?
- January earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lisbon in January?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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