Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Lisbon | Seville | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Seville |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 6 days▲ | Seville |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 69 mm | 49 mm▲ | Seville |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 8h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1▲ | 2 | Lisbon |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Seville |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seville edges ahead as the better destination in January. Seville offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Lisbon sees 8 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Lisbon is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Seville is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seville is the stronger choice in January.
Lisbon reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Seville averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Lisbon receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Seville sees 49 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Seville the drier option by 3 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 9°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Lisbon | Seville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 14°C | 9d | 15°C | 6d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 17°C | 5d |
| Mar | 17°C | 8d | 20°C | 7d |
| Apr | 18°C | 8d | 22°C | 7d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 26°C | 5d |
| Jun | 24°C | 2d | 32°C | 1d |
| Jul | 26°C | 1d | 35°C | 0d |
| Aug | 27°C | 1d | 35°C | 0d |
| Sep | 25°C | 4d | 30°C | 4d |
| Oct | 21°C | 9d | 25°C | 7d |
| Nov | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 7d |
| Dec | 14°C | 9d | 16°C | 7d |
Lisbon Weather in January
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Seville Weather in January
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