Arco da Calheta weather in January (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Arco da Calheta in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Arco da Calheta usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Arco da Calheta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arco da Calheta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

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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 Arco da Calheta, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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