January in Porto averages highs of 14 °C (56 °F) and lows of 7 °C (44 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 9 h 31 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 15 °C (58 °F).
January weather in Porto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Porto?
Tough month: cold and wet. January is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (Ano Novo) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Porto in January
With frequent rain in January, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia — tastings across the river indoors
- Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower — book ahead for both indoors
- São Bento station tiles — 20,000 azulejos in the hall indoors
- Ribeira and the Dom Luís I bridge — walk the top deck at sunset outdoors
- Foz do Douro — ocean promenade and lighthouse outdoors
- Douro Valley day trip — vineyards and river views outdoors
Where to stay: Ribeira and Baixa for sights on foot; Cedofeita for cafés; Foz for the ocean.
What to pack for Porto in January
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 7 °C (44 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Porto costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. January is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 15° / 9° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Madrid | 10° / 1° | 4 | Mixed weather |
| Seville | 16° / 6° | 4 | Good time to go |
Plan your Porto trip
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Porto?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 14 °C (56 °F) and about 10 rainy days. January is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are July, August, September.
How warm is Porto in January?
Average highs are 14 °C (56 °F) and lows 7 °C (44 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 15 °C (58 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Porto in January?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 161 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Porto.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.