Month guide · Castelo Branco, Centro
Castelo Branco (Centro) in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Castelo Branco (Centro) averages highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in December and 2°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Castelo Branco (Centro) in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 11°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 Castelo Branco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 15°C | 6 | 289 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 243 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 284 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 267 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 217 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Castelo Branco (Centro) in January
Is January a good time to visit Castelo Branco (Centro)?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 11°C).
How warm is Castelo Branco (Centro) in January?
Average highs are 12°C and lows 3°C. December averages 12°C and February 13°C.
Does it rain much in Castelo Branco (Centro) in January?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 71 mm in total over the month.
Is Castelo Branco (Centro) 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 Castelo Branco (Centro) in January?
About 9 h 38 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