What to do in January in Silves, Portugal – 2025

Silves is a municipality in the Algarve, in the south of Portugal. The picturesque town is the former capital of the region; in previous centuries it was at the center of the area's development, and for this very reason it boasts a certain historical relevance.

Before we have a look at what you can do in Silves, let's first look at the weather you can expect in January.

Contents

1 January weather in Silves Portugal
2 Things to see and do in Silves
3 Shopping in Silves
4 Activities in Silves
5 Restaurants in Silves
6 More things to see in Silves
7 More information about Silves Portugal
8 What to do in Silves Portugal in other months
9 Weather in Silves Portugal for each month

January weather in Silves Portugal

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Silves Portugal, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Silves Portugal will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 44°F / 7°C.

Silves Portugal has rainy days in January. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain during the whole month.

Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for January 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Silves

Silves has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Ponte Romana Bridge

LandmarkThroughout the Year

Ponte Romana Bridge is the oldest building in the town.

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Silves

MuseumThroughout the Year

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Silves is an interesting museum. It shows the background of the country dating back to the 2nd Century BCE. The main ancient items include an old well and lots of information about the Algarve area.

Portas da Cidade de Silves

LandmarkThroughout the Year

Portas da Cidade de Silves is the gate of the town.

Shopping in Silves

Municipal Market Silves. The vendors gather at the marketplace from 7 AM to 2 PM every Monday to Saturday.
MO Silves - clothing store

Activities in Silves

Fishing

You can visit Odelouca River, Rota Vicentina, and similar charters for fishing.

Visit Castle of Silves

Visit the castle to get educated or acquainted with the history of the ancient city of the Silves. You will learn the historical significance of this region.

Golf

Spend a nice day golfing in the Silves Golf and nearby golf clubs in town or on other islands.

Visit Praia Nova

Visit Praia Nova for beachcombing and go to the tunnel with the beach to find the marine fossils. Take a look at the promontory on the beach.

Visit the other Municipalities

Visit Lagos and other neighboring municipalities of Silves to find more attractions and learn about the history of the Algarve region.

Hiking

Visit the Odelouca River, Rota Vicentina, and similar attractions for a great hiking experience with mind-blowing landscapes.

Kayaking/Canoe

You can rent a kayak or canoe and visit the Odelouca River and other parks to enjoy nature and witness beautiful views.

Walking tour of the city

You can take a walking tour of Silves with a tour guide on the cobbled streets. If you have a camera, you can take photos of the beautiful historical infrastructure of the city and you can also try a variety of delicacies.

Visit the other beaches

Visit the other beaches of Silves and Lagos each with its own uniquely beautiful features.

Spa & Fitness Clubs

There are various health clubs nearby along with spas. You can visit these clubs for quality time and take part in yoga exercises. It is easy to find yoga instructors

Visit Ideias Do Levante

Visit this place and spend some quality time to appreciate the splendid opera theatre, photo gallery, dance performances, and cultural performances.

Sighting of Iberian Lynx

Get a chance to watch the Iberian Lynx in the wild of the Odelouca River.

Scuba Diving

You can take scuba diving lessons and discover the beautiful marine life underwater with a large and uninterrupted Atlantic coastline.

Restaurants in Silves

The Fevres de porco (literally, secrets of pork) is a popular local dish. Some very good and popular restaurants are:

Marisqueira Rui
Restaurante Ponte Romana
Churrasqueira Valdemar
Segredo dos Mouros

More things to see in Silves

Odelouca River

A tributary to the Arade River and a haven for wildlife, the river offers a scenic landscape you can visit for hiking, wildlife photography, camping, and similar activities. You can also go fishing or kayaking in the lake. If you're lucky you might catch a glimpse of an Iberian Lynx which this place is famous for.

Ideas Do Levante

Visit this place where various shows for opera, art, culture, photography, dance, cinema, theatre, music, wellness, and cultural marketing are hosted.

Praia Nova

This small beautiful beach is located at the Atlantic Coast flanked by cliffs. Asides the refreshing waters and beach activities, you can take a tour of the promontory east of the beach where the Old Fort and The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rock reside. There is also a tunnel where you can find marine fossils.

Castle of Silves

This medieval historical landmark was once a fortress, trading, and cultural center. Visit the castle for a brief education on the great amount of history associated with it. There are tons of exhibits on display to be seen within the castle.

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Silves

this museum is the custodian of the archaeological findings from the city and the whole region. The museum possesses remains especially from the castle as well as the Cerro da Rocha Branca archaeological site. Visit this museum for more insight on these archaeological remains and trade routes from previous civilizations.