Horta weather in January (Faial, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Horta in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Horta generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Horta in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Horta. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Horta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Horta in January?

For visitors traveling to Horta, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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