Month guide · Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Ponte de Lima in January: weather and what to expect
January is the coldest month of the year in Ponte de Lima. In January, Ponte de Lima averages highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C, with about 14 rainy days and 230 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ponte de Lima in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
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 Ponte de Lima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 495 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 465 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 490 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 464 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 419 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.7 a year on average.
Questions about Ponte de Lima in January
Is January a good time to visit Ponte de Lima?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ponte de Lima in January?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 5°C. December averages 14°C and February 15°C.
Does it rain much in Ponte de Lima in January?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 230 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponte de Lima 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 Ponte de Lima in January?
About 9 h 27 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