Porto vs Madrid

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 6 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Madrid is the stronger choice in January. Madrid receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Porto reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Madrid averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Porto receives approximately 154 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Madrid sees 38 mm over 7 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%.