Algarve in January

Off season. January is one of the quieter, less reliable months in Algarve. In January, Algarve averages 12°C, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day and roughly 1.0 rainy days a week. Here's what those numbers mean for a trip.

That's about 6.4°C cooler than Algarve's yearly average — expect milder conditions than peak summer. January is the coolest month of the year in Algarve.

Pack warm layers and proper rain gear; this is not reliable beach weather.

Is January a good time to visit Algarve?

January is one of the quieter, less reliable months in Algarve. It averages 12°C with 8 hours of sun a day and about 1.0 rainy days a week.

How hot is Algarve in January?

Algarve averages 12°C in January, based on roughly twenty years of climate records.

Does it rain a lot in Algarve in January?

Expect about 1.0 rainy days a week in January, with 8 hours of sunshine a day on average.