January is a popular month to ask about Ilha do Farol because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 15.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Ilha do Farol sea temperature in January — averages 15.0°C
The sea at Ilha do Farol in Portugal averages 15.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
15.0°C
mild · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Ilha do Farol
Can you swim at Ilha do Farol in July? — 20.0°C water20.0°CCan you swim at Ilha do Farol in August? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Ilha do Farol in September? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Ilha do Farol in October? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Ilha do Farol in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Ilha do Farol in December? — 16.0°C water16.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Ilha do Farol in January?
Ilha do Farol averages 15.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Ilha do Farol in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 15.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Ilha do Farol in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.