Month guide · Vila da Lixa, Portugal
Vila da Lixa in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Vila da Lixa averages highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C, with about 13 rainy days and 174 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as 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 Vila da Lixa 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
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 11°C
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 15°C happens in roughly 1 January 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 Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 15°C | 9 | 449 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 411 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 441 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 416 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 370 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Vila da Lixa in January
Is January a good time to visit Vila da Lixa?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 11°C).
How warm is Vila da Lixa in January?
Average highs are 11°C and lows 2°C. December averages 11°C and February 12°C.
Does it rain much in Vila da Lixa in January?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 174 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila da Lixa 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 Vila da Lixa 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