Month guide · Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal

Vila Nova de Foz Côa in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Vila Nova de Foz Côa averages highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in December and 2°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level10°CLow 2°C
Rainy days Town-level966 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 Vila Nova de Foz Côa in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 10°C

Daily highs through January

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

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 15°C happens in roughly 1 January in 4.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high10°C10°C12°C
Average low3°C2°C3°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)997
Total rainfall74 mm66 mm45 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 15 min9 h 31 min10 h 37 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 31 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Castro Marim, Algarve15°C6430 km
Mértola, Alentejo15°C7385 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve15°C8427 km
Odemira, Alentejo15°C8408 km
Ermidas, Alentejo15°C8359 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 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Vila Nova de Foz Côa in January

Is January a good time to visit Vila Nova de Foz Côa?

It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 10°C).

How warm is Vila Nova de Foz Côa in January?

Average highs are 10°C and lows 2°C. December averages 10°C and February 12°C.

Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Foz Côa in January?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 66 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila Nova de Foz Côa 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 Nova de Foz Côa in January?

About 9 h 31 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