Month guide · Carregal do Sal, Portugal
Carregal do Sal in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Carregal do Sal averages highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C, with about 12 rainy days and 133 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Carregal do Sal in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 11°C
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 15°C happens in roughly 1 January in 2.
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 Carregal do Sal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 353 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 312 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 343 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 320 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 273 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 about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Carregal do Sal in January
Is January a good time to visit Carregal do Sal?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 11°C).
How warm is Carregal do Sal in January?
Average highs are 11°C and lows 3°C. December averages 12°C and February 13°C.
Does it rain much in Carregal do Sal in January?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 133 mm in total over the month.
Is Carregal do Sal busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 15% 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 Carregal do Sal in January?
About 9 h 35 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