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Faro in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Portugal overall
Prices
Low
Portugal overall

Verdict

GoodPortugal month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • FaroHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Algarve, Portugal · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagresfine

    Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Portugal overall
Low
Prices · Portugal overall
Low

Portugal overall: Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Faro, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Apr: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 0

January: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Portugal: Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.

April: Inside Faro's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Faro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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