Ponta Delgada weather in January (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ponta Delgada during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Ponta Delgada typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Ponta Delgada, 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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