Month guide · São João de Ver, Portugal
São João de Ver in January: weather and what to expect
In January, São João de Ver averages highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C, with about 12 rainy days and 141 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 São João de Ver 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
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 12°C
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 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 São João de Ver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 405 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 376 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 400 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 373 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 329 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).
Questions about São João de Ver in January
Is January a good time to visit São João de Ver?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).
How warm is São João de Ver in January?
Average highs are 12°C and lows 6°C. December averages 13°C and February 14°C.
Does it rain much in São João de Ver in January?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 141 mm in total over the month.
Is São João de Ver 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 São João de Ver in January?
About 9 h 32 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