January · Portugal
Best time to visit Porto in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Porto in January
Average temperature 11°C, 107 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Porto scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
April–June brings 18–24°C days and soft Atlantic light to Porto’s azulejo-clad Ribeira and port cellars.
January in Porto — middling scores, decent value
Expect 11°C (52°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
107 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Porto — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Porto in January?
- In January, Porto averages 11°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Porto?
- January earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Porto in January?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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