Month guide · Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Figueira da Foz in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Figueira da Foz averages highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Centro are low.

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

Average high Town-level14°CLow 8°C
Sea temperature Modelled14°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level12113 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowCentro as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 12 rainy days in the month

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 high14°C14°C14°C
Average low9°C8°C8°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)121210
Total rainfall119 mm113 mm84 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 20 min9 h 36 min10 h 40 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Centro in January 2025: about 15% 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 36 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Figueira da Foz
Aljezur, Algarve15°C9315 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7298 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C8313 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8285 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8243 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 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Figueira da Foz in January

Is January a good time to visit Figueira da Foz?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Figueira da Foz in January?

Average highs are 14°C and lows 8°C. December averages 14°C and February 14°C.

Does it rain much in Figueira da Foz in January?

About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 113 mm in total over the month.

Is Figueira da Foz 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 Figueira da Foz in January?

About 9 h 36 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