Month guide · Selho, Portugal

Selho in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Selho averages highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, with about 13 rainy days and 204 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level12°CLow 4°C
Rainy days Town-level13204 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Selho in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 13 rainy days in the month
  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 12°C

Daily highs through January

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs stay about the same through the month.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high13°C12°C14°C
Average low5°C4°C4°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131310
Total rainfall217 mm204 mm137 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 12 min9 h 29 min10 h 36 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in January 2025: about 20% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in January 2027

  • 1 Jan New Year's Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 29 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Selho
Aljezur, Algarve15°C9458 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7424 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C8451 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8426 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8380 km

The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.

How January is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

January highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is up about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Selho in January

Is January a good time to visit Selho?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).

How warm is Selho in January?

Average highs are 12°C and lows 4°C. December averages 13°C and February 14°C.

Does it rain much in Selho in January?

About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 204 mm in total over the month.

Is Selho 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 Selho in January?

About 9 h 29 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