Month guide · Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Vila Real de Santo António in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Vila Real de Santo António averages highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, with about 6 rainy days and 42 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 1°C cooler than in February. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 15°C with about 6 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 January in 6.
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 Real de Santo António |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve | 16°C | 6 | 18 km |
| Albufeira, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 75 km |
| Armação de Pêra, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 84 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 98 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 98 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0.2 to 0.7 a year on average.
Questions about Vila Real de Santo António in January
Is January a good time to visit Vila Real de Santo António?
Our rules rate January good for walking and cycling (highs of 15°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Vila Real de Santo António in January?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 8°C. December averages 16°C and February 17°C.
Does it rain much in Vila Real de Santo António in January?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 42 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila Real de Santo António 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 Real de Santo António 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