Month guide · Porto de Mós, Algarve
Porto de Mós (Algarve) in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Porto de Mós (Algarve) averages highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and about the same as in February. Crowds in the Algarve are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Porto de Mós (Algarve) 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.
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 Porto de Mós |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 2 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 10 km |
| Bensafrim, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 9 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 10 km |
| Senhora da Luz, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 4 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Porto de Mós (Algarve) in January
How warm is Porto de Mós (Algarve) in January?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 11°C. December averages 16°C and February 16°C.
Does it rain much in Porto de Mós (Algarve) in January?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 60 mm in total over the month.
Is Porto de Mós (Algarve) 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 Porto de Mós (Algarve) in January?
About 9 h 52 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