Month guide · Ribeira de Frades, Portugal
Ribeira de Frades in January: weather and what to expect
January is the coldest month of the year in Ribeira de Frades. In January, Ribeira de Frades averages highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ribeira de Frades in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 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 Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 322 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 294 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 316 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 290 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 245 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). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.6 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira de Frades in January
Is January a good time to visit Ribeira de Frades?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ribeira de Frades in January?
Average highs are 14°C and lows 5°C. December averages 15°C and February 15°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira de Frades in January?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 114 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira de Frades busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 15% 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 Ribeira de Frades in January?
About 9 h 36 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