Monthly climate guide
Algarve weather in January
January in Algarve is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and night-time lows near 11°C (52°F). The month usually brings about 46 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Benagil Cave and Ponta da Piedade.
- Just 360 km apart, but Algarve runs about 3°C warmer than Coimbra this month.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
January is typically Algarve's coolest month.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
46 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
48%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Algarve weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 60°F | 11°C / 52°F | 46 mm | 81% | 48% |
| February | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 51°F | 41 mm | 79% | 44% |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 53°F | 91 mm | 78% | 47% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 56°F | 83 mm | 78% | 53% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 60°F | 50 mm | 72% | 40% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 17°C / 63°F | 8 mm | 67% | 26% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 1 mm | 63% | 14% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 67°F | 1 mm | 63% | 17% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 14 mm | 70% | 28% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 83 mm | 76% | 40% |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 14°C / 57°F | 110 mm | 80% | 47% |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 12°C / 54°F | 50 mm | 81% | 45% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Algarve?
Our Algarve guide recommends: May–June and September–October for warm weather; July–August are hottest and busiest.
The Atlantic stays cool even in summer — the sea is refreshing rather than warm.
Best time to visit Algarve →Other Portugal cities in January
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Algarve in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Algarve?
January is a reasonable time for Algarve: highs around 16°C and about 46 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Algarve in January?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Algarve in January?
Algarve typically gets around 46 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Algarve?
May–June and September–October for warm weather; July–August are hottest and busiest.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Algarve (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.