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Portugal · Ships call at Porto, Portugal
Cool with some showers
Porto (Leixões) in January brings cooler conditions, with highs around 54°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool with some showers.
Crowds are moderate in January, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Christmas & New Year Sailing To Spain & Portugal
Ambassador Cruises
Sails Dec 20, 2026
Grose Winterpause Kanaren
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 20, 2026
Viking World Voyage Iii
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Viking World Cruise
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Zeitlose Kanaren - Ab/Bis Bremerhaven
TUI Cruises
Sails Dec 23, 2026
Grand World Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Jan 5, 2027
Ships dock at the Leixões cruise terminal in Matosinhos, north of the Douro. The Matosinhos Sul metro stop is about 250 m away, and the ride to the center takes about 30 minutes. Porto Airport is 25 to 40 minutes by taxi.
The average high temperature in Porto (Leixões) during January is 54°F, with a low of 42°F.
Porto (Leixões) typically sees 5 days of rain in January. Cool with some showers.
For a January cruise to Porto (Leixões), you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.