Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Toronto | Lisbon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | -1°C (30°F) | 14°C (57°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -7°C (19°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 9 days▲ | Lisbon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 61 mm▲ | 69 mm | Toronto |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 8h/day▲ | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 22 km/h▲ | Lisbon |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in January. Lisbon offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Toronto sees 5 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Toronto is on the cooler side at -1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Lisbon is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in January. Lisbon receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Toronto reaches an average high of -1°C (30°F) and drops to -7°C (19°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Lisbon averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. There is a notable 15°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Toronto receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Lisbon sees 69 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of -1°C, lows of -7°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 9°C, 9 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Toronto | Lisbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 14°C | 8d |
| Mar | 4°C | 9d | 17°C | 8d |
| Apr | 10°C | 11d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 2d |
| Jul | 26°C | 10d | 26°C | 1d |
| Aug | 25°C | 9d | 27°C | 1d |
| Sep | 22°C | 9d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 10d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 8°C | 10d | 17°C | 10d |
| Dec | 3°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
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