Madrid vs Porto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in January. Madrid offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Porto sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Madrid is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. Porto is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Madrid is the stronger choice in January.

Madrid reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Porto averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Madrid receives approximately 38 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Porto sees 154 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 5 rain days and 116 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.