Month guide · Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
Póvoa de Varzim in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Póvoa de Varzim averages highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, with about 13 rainy days and 157 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 Póvoa de Varzim in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 3.
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 Póvoa de Varzim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 452 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 427 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 449 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 421 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 378 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 about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Póvoa de Varzim in January
Is January a good time to visit Póvoa de Varzim?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Póvoa de Varzim in January?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 6°C. December averages 14°C and February 14°C.
Does it rain much in Póvoa de Varzim in January?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 157 mm in total over the month.
Is Póvoa de Varzim 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 Póvoa de Varzim in January?
About 9 h 30 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