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Faro in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Faro in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Faro in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Fresh water
Faro in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +59°F and roughly 14 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Faro;

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Faro has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Faro in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Faro for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +59°F.

Is Faro warm or cold in January?

Faro is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Faro, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Faro in January

Water in Faro in January is Fresh. It varies from +60°F to +64°F, with an average of +62°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +59°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Faro are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +71°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +61°F.

Can you swim in Faro in January?

Water temperature (+62°F) in Faro in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Faro in January

Faro weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+59°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+36°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+68°F+73°F
Rainfall
88 mm56 mm48 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+64°F+62°F+61°F
Humidity
77%76%75%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
131414
Cloudy days
766
Rainy days
1098
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 88 mm to 56 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 13 to 14.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Faro in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Faro is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Faro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 14 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Faro is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Faro wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Faro?

This is the weather in Faro in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+68°F
2 January
☀️
+64°F
3 January
☀️
+62°F
4 January
☀️
+64°F
5 January
☀️
+64°F
6 January
☀️
+62°F
7 January
☁️
+66°F
8 January
🌧️
+64°F
9 January
☁️
+66°F
10 January
☁️
+62°F
11 January
☁️
+64°F
12 January
☀️
+66°F
13 January
☀️
+62°F
14 January
☀️
+61°F
15 January
☀️
+62°F
16 January
☁️
+61°F
17 January
☁️
+62°F
18 January
☀️
+57°F
19 January
☀️
+59°F
20 January
☁️
+64°F
21 January
☀️
+66°F
22 January
☀️
+61°F
23 January
☀️
+62°F
24 January
☀️
+55°F
25 January
☀️
+57°F
26 January
☀️
+57°F
27 January
☀️
+59°F
28 January
☀️
+57°F
29 January
☀️
+57°F
30 January
☀️
+59°F
31 January
☀️
+59°F
In January 2023 Faro had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Faro climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Faro in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+69°F) and the highest in 2017 (+73°F). The driest year was 2023 with only 200 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 986 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Faro in January:

Is January a good time to visit Faro?

It’s always a good time to visit Faro, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Faro in January?

January has mild temperatures in Faro. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Faro in January?

In general, you can swim in Faro in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Faro rainy in January?

Faro is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Faro in January?

The amount of sunny days in Faro during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Faro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Faro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.