Month guide · Sines, Portugal

Sines in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Sines averages highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level15°CLow 9°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1069 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Sines 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 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high16°C15°C16°C
Average low10°C9°C10°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)10108
Total rainfall81 mm69 mm58 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 33 min9 h 48 min10 h 46 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in January 2025: about 10% 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 48 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Sines
Aljezur, Algarve15°C971 km
Bensafrim, Algarve15°C890 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C879 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C845 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C843 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 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.6 a year on average.

Questions about Sines in January

How warm is Sines in January?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 9°C. December averages 16°C and February 16°C.

Does it rain much in Sines in January?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 69 mm in total over the month.

Is Sines busy in January?

In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 Sines in January?

About 9 h 48 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