Madeira

Madeira Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madeira in January.

Thinking about venturing to Madeira this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Madeira in January

January in Madeira generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Funchal.

For a closer look at conditions across Madeira, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Ponta de São Lourenço with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Funchal as an example - it receives around 161 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Madeira by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Madeira — and find the best time to visit. (based on Funchal)

Best Places to Visit in Madeira in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Madeira.

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Madeira

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Madeira?

Temperature range in Madeira (January)

Precipitation variation in Madeira (January)

Funchal

In January Funchal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
161 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Porto Santo

In January Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
135 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Ponta de São Lourenço

In January Ponta de São Lourenço generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
161 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Madeira.

In our records: Madeira January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Madeira in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Madeira dropped to 8°C (46°F) in Porto Santo on January 16, 2000.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madeira in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Porto Santo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Ponta de São Lourenço 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Madeira weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madeira in January?

January in Madeira brings pleasant weather. In Funchal, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Madeira in January?

Daytime temperatures in Funchal peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in January, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Madeira get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Madeira during January, with Funchal averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Madeira?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Funchal, January may not be the ideal time to visit Madeira.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Funchal.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Madeira.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Madeira? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Madeira.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.