Porto in January
Fourteen rain days and not much else, but 14°C and an empty Ribeira make it a fair trade for anyone who owns a proper coat.
Is January a good time to visit Porto?
January is one of the better months to visit Porto. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 14°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Porto.
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 Porto, ranked by how calm it is.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Porto, from our booking partner.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationAffiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes a crowd score or the order of our recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Porto?
January is one of the better months to visit Porto. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 14°C.
How crowded is Porto in January?
Porto sits at roughly 38/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 25 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Porto in January?
Expect highs around 14°C and lows near 5°C in January, with about 14 wet days across the month.