Temperatur i portugal i januari
Temperature in Portugal in January
Read on for our weather information and travel advice including average temperatures and rainfall, places to go, and travel tips Portugal in January: Weather and Travel. Averages: Temperature range: 9–16°C (48–61°F) Rainfall: 10 cm (4 inches) Rainy days: 13; Sunshine hours/day: 5. Looking for a fantastic off-season travel opportunity? Why not take a city break to Lisbon in January? This is one of the greatest appeals of travelling off-season in January; Lisbon streets that would normally be crawling with packs of tourists stopping to take photos are almost empty.
In fact, if you visit on a weekday, you may get the surreal experience of seeing usually crowded hotspots without a soul. The lack of visitors may make your experience quieter, but the lack of long queues, enjoying the architecture without being elbowed out of the way, and never having to find a bakery sold out of pastéis de nata will make up for it. Read more: Where to go in January. So technically, it is still a warm sun destination to someone coming from, for example, Yukon Canada.
The architecture of Lisbon is stunning; winding streets, plant-covered doorways, colourfully painted buildings. It's a pleasure to see but difficult to photograph in high season because of the sheer number of people doing the same. The quiet streets in January beg to be captured on camera; you can get your beautiful Instagram outfit photographed all over the city with no pesky neon jackets in the background.
Why January is the best time to visit Lisbon
The overcast days will also help if you like a softer photo that picks up more of the background and distinction between the buildings. Other than the cheaper flight prices, hotels and Airbnbs are also at their lowest in January, with lots of winter-escape package deals or off-season discounts. Many of the restaurant deals this month are also far more affordable than a similar special in the summer. As for attractions and internal travel, there is off-season ticketing available at many places, so it would be a great excuse to take advantage of museums and galleries.
The day trip options from Lisbon are ample, and you can get to these places faster and cheaper than in the high season. One popular destination, Sintra , is about an hour on the train from Lisbon, and experiencing it in the winter is magnificent.
The normally extremely crowded palaces are half as busy, though you can still expect quite a few other people to be there. The surrounding forests also have a magical winter mist covering them, and the palaces like Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros , and Quinta da Regaleira develop a surreal fairy-tale quality that is unforgettable. Cascais is a nearby coastal city and, instead of spending the day drinking pints on the coast as you might do in the sun, you can visit the Palácio da Cidadela or Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães for some art and history.
Travelling off-season is also great for a slightly more sustainable trip. Overtourism is also an issue affecting Lisbon, and by taking a trip in January instead of July, it helps to regulate the number of people entering the city, which is great for both the city, and the local environment. Where to find Lisbon's best views Lisbon's exploding craft beer scene Discover the African side of Lisbon's history with this walking tour.
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