Horta weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Horta during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Horta during January is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C.

Precipitation

Horta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 90 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Horta. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Horta climate page with graphs.

 

Horta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 29 km/h  

Sunshine 90 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Portugal in January

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Horta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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