Month guide · Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal

Macedo de Cavaleiros in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Macedo de Cavaleiros averages highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in December and 2°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level9°CLow 1°C
Rainy days Town-level1083 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 10 rainy days in the month
  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 9°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 high10°C9°C11°C
Average low2°C1°C2°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)10108
Total rainfall93 mm83 mm56 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 12 min9 h 29 min10 h 35 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in January 2025: about 20% 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 29 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Macedo de Cavaleiros
Castro Marim, Algarve15°C6482 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7437 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C8480 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8461 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8412 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 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Macedo de Cavaleiros in January

Is January a good time to visit Macedo de Cavaleiros?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 9°C).

How warm is Macedo de Cavaleiros in January?

Average highs are 9°C and lows 1°C. December averages 10°C and February 11°C.

Does it rain much in Macedo de Cavaleiros in January?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 83 mm in total over the month.

Is Macedo de Cavaleiros busy in January?

In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 20% 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 Macedo de Cavaleiros in January?

About 9 h 29 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