Month guide · Vila do Bispo, Portugal

Vila do Bispo in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Vila do Bispo averages highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and about the same as in February. Crowds in the Algarve are low.

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

Average high Town-level15°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level962 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Algarve as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Vila do Bispo 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.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high16°C15°C15°C
Average low12°C11°C11°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)1098
Total rainfall85 mm62 mm53 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 38 min9 h 52 min10 h 49 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 52 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vila do Bispo
Lagos, Algarve16°C821 km
Bensafrim, Algarve15°C818 km
Senhora da Luz, Algarve15°C916 km
Porto de Mós (Algarve), Algarve15°C920 km
Sagres, Algarve15°C99 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 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Vila do Bispo in January

How warm is Vila do Bispo in January?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 11°C. December averages 16°C and February 15°C.

Does it rain much in Vila do Bispo in January?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 62 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila do Bispo busy in January?

In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve 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 Vila do Bispo in January?

About 9 h 52 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