Ponta de São Lourenço weather in January (Madeira)

Planning a trip to Ponta de São Lourenço in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ponta de São Lourenço typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ponta de São Lourenço in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Ponta de São Lourenço in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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