Portugal Porto Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Porto is moderate
January is moderate for Porto.
Coldest + wettest month. Lowest crowds + cheap hotels. Cellars open + indoor focus.
Travel score
Porto January Weather Stats
Avg High
14°C
Avg Low
6°C
Rainy Days
13
150mm total
Sunshine
4h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
14°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
12°C
Nighttime
4°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels 40-50% off summer
- No queues at Livraria Lello
- Cellars open + cozy
- Indoor focus
Cons
- 150mm rain
- 13 rainy days
- Daylight 9.5h
- Atlantic chill
January Events & Festivals
- Quiet shoulder month
Porto in January — Full Picture
Coldest + wettest month. Lowest crowds + cheap hotels. Cellars open + indoor focus.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool wet. Warm coat + sweater + waterproof shoes.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
18.3°C
9.3°C
10.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
24.7°C
14.3°C
4/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
20.7°C
11.7°C
9.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current14.3°C
6.3°C
12.7/mo
Porto Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 6° | 13d·150mm | 4h | 80% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 6° | 12d·110mm | 5h | 78% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 8° | 11d·90mm | 6h | 75% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 18° | 9° | 11d·90mm | 7h | 73% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 20° | 11° | 9d·80mm | 8h | 70% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 23° | 13° | 6d·40mm | 9h | 70% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 25° | 15° | 3d·20mm | 10h | 70% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 26° | 15° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 70% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 24° | 14° | 6d·60mm | 8h | 73% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 21° | 12° | 11d·100mm | 6h | 78% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 9° | 12d·130mm | 4h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 13d·150mm | 4h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Porto January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Porto?
Porto in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Porto in January?
Porto January averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C.
Does it rain much in Porto in January?
Porto January averages 150mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.
What should I wear in Porto in January?
Cool wet. Warm coat + sweater + waterproof shoes.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Porto in January?
Porto January sunrise is 07:55 and sunset is 17:30, with 9h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Porto in January?
Porto January air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Porto in January?
In January, Porto is great for Port wine cellars (indoor), Livraria Lello, São Bento Station.
Is January peak season in Porto?
Porto January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.