January weather forecast
Faro, Portugal

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Weather in January

The weather in Faro, Portugal in January is mildly chilly as it's the start of the year. The region still feels the chill of winter, making it not the best time to visit the beaches. Relative humidity lies at 74% and temperatures range from 11.3°C (52.3°F) to 15.3°C (59.5°F). Days are short with 10 hours of daylight and little precipitation. The winter winds are felt quite strongly, gusting at sometimes up to 27.1km/h (16.8mph).

Temperature

Faro's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 15.3°C (59.5°F) to a low of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Faro, during January, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Faro, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Faro, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.4°C (61.5°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Faro is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:54 WET.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Faro, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Faro, Portugal, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during January morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Faro?

January is the coldest month in Faro, Portugal, exhibiting average temperatures of 15.3°C (59.5°F) at the peak and 11.3°C (52.3°F) at the base.

What are January temperatures in Faro?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Faro, is 15.3°C (59.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).

What is the most humid month in Faro?

January and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are most humid months in Faro, Portugal.

What is the average humidity in January in Faro?

In Faro, Portugal, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Faro?

In Faro, Portugal, during January, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Faro?

In Faro, Portugal, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.4°C (61.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Faro?

The average day length in January in Faro is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Faro?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:54 WET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Faro?

The month with the least sunshine in Faro, Portugal, is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Faro have in January?

In Faro, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Faro?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Faro?

In Faro, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Faro, Portugal

Average temperature in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.1°C).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average pressure in January: 1022.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and April (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in January: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Faro, Portugal

Average sea temperature in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in January: 16.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.9°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Faro, Portugal

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Faro, Portugal

Average sunshine days in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Faro, Portugal

Average UV index in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Faro, Portugal

Average cloud cover in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Faro, Portugal
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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