Swimming in Portugal in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

In january in Portugal swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in january in Funchal, Ilha do Porto Santo, Achadas da Cruz, Arco de São Jorge, Cabo Girão, Calheta, Caniçal, Gaula, Jardim do Mar, Madalena do Mar, Ponta de São Lourenço, Ponta Delgada, Ponta do Pargo, Porto da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Praia de Machico, Praia Formosa, Santa Cruz (Madeira), Santana (Madeira), São Vicente, Seixal, Vila Baleira, Arco da Calheta, Câmara de Lobos, Canico, Machico, Ponta do Sol and Ribeira Brava is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 68°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 66°F.

Swimming in january in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira), Lisbon, Albufeira, Faro (Algarve), Lagos, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria (Azores), Cascais, Portimao, Sines, Aljezur, Altura, Carvoeiro, Colares, Costa da Caparica, Foz do Arelho, Furnas, Guincho, Praia da Arrifana, Praia da Rocha, Ria Formosa, São Jorge, São Miguel, Tavira Municipality, Ericeira, Estoril, Lourinhã, Luz, Marinha Grande, Monte Gordo, Montijo, Nazaré, Olhao, Peniche, Porto Covo, Quarteira, Sagres, Sao Martinho do Porto, Sao Teotonio, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Vila do Bispo, Vila Nova de Milfontes and Vila Real de Santo António is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 60°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Aveiro, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Praia de Mira, Caminha, Costa Nova do Prado, Arcozelo, Canidelo, Esmoriz, Espinho, Esposende, Figueira da Foz Municipality, Gafanha da Nazare, Lavra, Leca da Palmeira, Ovar, Póvoa de Varzim, Vila do Conde and Vila Praia de Ancora in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 57°F (and only 60°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!