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Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from aboveRooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Lisbon vs Porto in January

Porto edges it in January. Lisbon averages 9–15°C with low crowds; Porto 5–14°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Lisbon and Porto

The verdict for January

  • WeatherVery similar5/10 vs 5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€€ vs €
  • OverallPorto comes out ahead6/10 vs 7/10
Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above

Lisbon in January

Cooler, quieter and good value

Temperature
9–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€€

+Cooler, quieter and not exactly peak rooftop season. Good if your priority is exploring Lisbon without crowds.

–Outdoor plans depend on the weather.

A quiet city break, without the summer queues.

Lisbon in January
Rooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Porto in January

Quiet streets, plenty of rain

Temperature
5–14°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Lower seasonal demand.

–Frequent rain and short days.

January is wet and relatively quiet. It suits visitors who want to explore Porto’s restaurants, historic centre and wine cellars without the summer crowds.

Porto in January

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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