Month guide · Vinhais, Portugal
Vinhais in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Vinhais averages highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and 2°C cooler than in February. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Vinhais in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 8°C
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
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 Vinhais |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 15°C | 6 | 514 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 15°C | 7 | 469 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 15°C | 8 | 511 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 491 km |
| Ermidas, Alentejo | 15°C | 8 | 442 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Vinhais in January
Is January a good time to visit Vinhais?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 8°C).
How warm is Vinhais in January?
Average highs are 8°C and lows 1°C. December averages 9°C and February 10°C.
Does it rain much in Vinhais in January?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 114 mm in total over the month.
Is Vinhais 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 Vinhais in January?
About 9 h 27 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