Month guide · Miranda do Douro, Portugal

Miranda do Douro in January: weather and what to expect

January is the coldest month of the year in Miranda do Douro. In January, Miranda do Douro averages highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, with about 9 rainy days and 63 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 2°C
Rainy days Town-level963 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 Miranda do Douro in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • 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 high9°C9°C11°C
Average low3°C2°C2°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)1097
Total rainfall73 mm63 mm46 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 Miranda do Douro
Castro Marim, Algarve15°C6486 km
Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve15°C6488 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7445 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8479 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8429 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 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Miranda do Douro in January

Is January a good time to visit Miranda do Douro?

It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 9°C).

How warm is Miranda do Douro in January?

Average highs are 9°C and lows 2°C. December averages 9°C and February 11°C.

Does it rain much in Miranda do Douro in January?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 63 mm in total over the month.

Is Miranda do Douro 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 Miranda do Douro 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