Lisbon in January
Mild, wet and remarkably quiet — Belém on a January weekday is a different city from Belém in July.
Is January a good time to visit Lisbon?
January is one of the better months to visit Lisbon. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 15°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Lisbon.
What’s on in January
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Lisbon, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Lisbon?
January is one of the better months to visit Lisbon. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 15°C.
How crowded is Lisbon in January?
Lisbon sits at roughly 40/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 24 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Lisbon in January?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 8°C in January, with about 10 wet days across the month.