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Alentejo, Portugal · Temperate

Alentejo in January: go or not?

Tough period. Alentejo in January only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 38.56°N · 7.90°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Alentejo · January
4.4
6–14°
Temperature
28%
Rain
6h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Alentejo sees 14°C during the day with 5.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Alentejo. Compared to December: +0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
6°
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 22
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Alentejo is June (9.4/10), 5.0 pts higher than January.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Portugal

🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 29%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Alentejo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Portugal
Temperate climate with a 9.4 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
38.56°N · 7.90°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Alentejo?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.6h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Alentejo get in June?
Alentejo averages 9.6 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Alentejo?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Alentejo in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Alentejo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Alentejo scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Alentejo?
January is the most difficult month to visit Alentejo, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Alentejo in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Alentejo (low), with about 9.6h of daylight. No protection needed.