Month guide · Évora, Portugal
Évora in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Évora averages highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C, with about 8 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Évora in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 4.
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 Évora |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 105 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 140 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 125 km |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 149 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 75 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.5 a year on average.
Questions about Évora in January
How warm is Évora in January?
Average highs are 14°C and lows 6°C. December averages 14°C and February 15°C.
Does it rain much in Évora in January?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 60 mm in total over the month.
Is Évora 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 Évora in January?
About 9 h 45 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