Is January a Good Time to Visit Lisbon?
Don't expect beach weather in Lisbon's January: 15°C cold seas despite 14°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Very high humidity
82% average humidity
Rough sea conditions
1.66m average wave height - Fun Waves
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 21% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds
Cold sea - swimming challenging
15°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 92/100 with romantic weather conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
1.66m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
82% humidity creates difficult conditions