Month guide · Estremoz, Portugal

Estremoz in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Estremoz averages highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, with about 8 rainy days and 57 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 2°C cooler than in February. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level12°CLow 4°C
Rainy days Town-level857 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Estremoz in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 12°C

Daily highs through January

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs stay about the same through the month.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high13°C12°C14°C
Average low5°C4°C5°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)987
Total rainfall71 mm57 mm48 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 28 min9 h 43 min10 h 44 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in January 2025: about 10% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in January 2027

  • 1 Jan New Year's Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 43 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Estremoz
Castro Marim, Algarve15°C6181 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7134 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C8179 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8166 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8117 km

The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.

How January is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

January highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Estremoz in January

Is January a good time to visit Estremoz?

It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).

How warm is Estremoz in January?

Average highs are 12°C and lows 4°C. December averages 13°C and February 14°C.

Does it rain much in Estremoz in January?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 57 mm in total over the month.

Is Estremoz busy in January?

In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were about 10% 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 Estremoz in January?

About 9 h 43 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