Sintra weather in January

Sintra, Portugal
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January in Sintra: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Sintra · #346 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Sintra climate normals — January

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 49°F
Rainfall29 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point7°C / 45°F
Sunshine7.5 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sintra in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Sintra?
January in Sintra: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sintra on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Sintra in January?
In January, Sintra averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 28.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sintra in January?
Sintra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.

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