Algarve in January
Mild and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Algarve — with trade-offs.
January is mild and quiet, with almond trees starting to blossom inland late in the month.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–16°C
- Mild and sunny between rain spells.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
+Quiet and cheap.
–Too cool to swim.
My tip for January
Book a room with heating; nights are cool.
- Walking
- Golf
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Algarve, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Algarve in January
- Winter closures
- Some beach bars and resort restaurants close, though towns stay open.
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in January
In January Algarve averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 49 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Algarve?
- January is a reasonable month in Algarve — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Algarve overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet and cheap. The main downside: Too cool to swim.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in January?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 49 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild and sunny between rain spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Algarve in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). The lowest rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Algarve?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (January ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.