Month guide · Monchique, Portugal
Monchique in January: weather and what to expect
January is the coldest month of the year in Monchique. January highs in Monchique are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In January, Monchique averages highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, with about 8 rainy days and 55 mm of rain. Crowds in the Algarve are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Monchique 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 fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 2.
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 Monchique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 20 km |
| Silves, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 18 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 18 km |
| Estômbar, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 20 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 16 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Monchique in January
How warm is Monchique in January?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 6°C. December averages 14°C and February 14°C.
Does it rain much in Monchique in January?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 55 mm in total over the month.
Is Monchique busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 Monchique in January?
About 9 h 51 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