January · Portugal
Best time to visit Sintra in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sintra in January
Average temperature 11°C, 84 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Sintra scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sintra's palaces and gardens climb the hills west of Lisbon among mist and forest.
January in Sintra — reliably good (9th best month)
January averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sintra in January?
- In January, Sintra averages 11°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sintra?
- January earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sintra in January?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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