Ponta de São Lourenço weather in January (Madeira)

How does the weather in Ponta de São Lourenço usually fare in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

January in Ponta de São Lourenço generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Ponta de São Lourenço in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 161 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta de São Lourenço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta de São Lourenço climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta de São Lourenço, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Madeira in January

Find out more about the weather in Madeira 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 Ponta de São Lourenço, 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 18°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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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