Capelas weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the January weather in Capelas? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Capelas generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Capelas in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Capelas. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Capelas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (9 KM, 6 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 Capelas in January?

For visitors traveling to Capelas, 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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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