Algarve · January
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
16.1°C
Min Temp
8.9°C
Sunshine
6.2 h/day
Rain Days
3 days
Water Temp
15.7°C
Rainfall
30.1 mm
Humidity
75%
Avg Temp
12.5°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Algarve at 16°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 30 mm total. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Die Algarve außerhalb der Saison: die Goldküste gehört Surfern und Wanderern. Die Rota Vicentina — einer der wildesten Küstenwanderwege Europas — ist jetzt leer. Silves und Lagos ohne Reisegruppen, Mandelblüten Mitte Januar.
Packing list for Algarve in January
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Algarve?
- January is not an optimal month for Algarve (Score: 55/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Algarve in January?
- In January, Algarve sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in January?
- In January, Algarve receives an average of 30 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in January?
- Algarve averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in January?
- Water temperature in Algarve in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.