Month guide · Arouca, Portugal
Arouca in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Arouca averages highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, with about 13 rainy days and 189 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Arouca in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 12°C
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
January in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in January 2027
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in January
Where is warm in January →| Place | High | Rain days | From Arouca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 405 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 369 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 397 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 372 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 326 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Arouca in January
Is January a good time to visit Arouca?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).
How warm is Arouca in January?
Average highs are 12°C and lows 4°C. December averages 13°C and February 13°C.
Does it rain much in Arouca in January?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 189 mm in total over the month.
Is Arouca busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 20% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Arouca in January?
About 9 h 32 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology