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

Is January a good time to explore Estreito da Calheta weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Estreito da Calheta includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Estreito da Calheta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Estreito da Calheta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Estreito 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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