In January, the Fisherman's Trail experiences a range of weather conditions. Temperatures in the Alentejo Coast and Algarve regions generally range from 8°C to 20°C. Rainfall is sporadic but can be significant at times, with the heaviest downpours reaching over 20 mm in a day. Cloud coverage fluctuates between overcast skies and sunny intervals. Overall, the month is characterized by mild temperatures and variable precipitation, reflecting the typical winter conditions along the Portuguese coast.
In the Alentejo Coast, January weather varies considerably. Early in the month, moderate or heavy rain showers are frequent, especially around São Torpes and Porto Covo, with precipitation reaching up to 31.4 mm in Vila Nova de Milfontes. As the month progresses, periods of overcast weather intersperse with sunny days, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 20°C. Light rain is common, particularly in Almograve and Zambujeira do Mar. Towards the end of the period, a mix of dry and rainy days characterizes Odeceixe, reflecting typical winter variability.
The Algarve region sees a mix of weather patterns in January. In Aljezur, conditions alternate between cloudy and clear skies with occasional patchy rain. As the days pass, locations like Arrifana and Carrapateira experience more frequent rain showers, although sunny days are not uncommon. In Vila do Bispo, temperatures reach up to 18°C, with moderate showers breaking periods of clear weather. Sagres remains mostly sunny, but moderate showers occur occasionally. Salema records the highest rainfall of 21.9 mm, though many days remain dry and sunny. Luz and Lagos generally maintain mild temperatures under partly cloudy to clear skies, with occasional precipitation.
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