What to pack for Porto in January
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.
How January compares
Best months in Porto: May–September. See the full best time to visit Porto guide.
Porto in January: the details
In January, Porto sees average daytime highs of 14°C (56°F) and overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Rainfall totals roughly 162 mm across 10.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 6.6 hours per day with 9.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 4th-wettest in Porto. The sunniest month is July (13.3 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F |
| Overnight low | 7°C / 45°F |
| Rainfall | 162 mm over 10.7 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day (9.3 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Travel score | 6.2 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Porto, Portugal (41.15, -8.61) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Porto in January?
Daytime highs in Porto in January average 14°C (56°F); nights drop to about 7°C.
Does it rain in Porto in January?
Expect around 10.7 rainy days and 162 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Porto?
January is a fair shoulder-season month in Porto — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.2/10. The best months are May–September.
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