January · Portugal
Best time to visit Nazaré in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nazaré in January
Average temperature 13°C, 81 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nazaré scores 2.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nazaré combines a traditional fishing town and broad beach with the Sítio headland, Praia do Norte, and the Atlantic canyon behind its giant waves.
January in Nazaré: expect compromises
January averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in January?
- In January, Nazaré averages 13°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nazaré?
- January earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nazaré in January?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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