Santa Maria weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the January weather in Santa Maria? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Santa Maria the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Santa Maria in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 123 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 123 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in Portugal in January

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

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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 Santa Maria in January?

For visitors traveling to Santa Maria, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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