Ponta Delgada weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the January weather in Ponta Delgada? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ponta Delgada 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.

Ponta Delgada in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta Delgada. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase 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  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 98 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Ponta Delgada in January?

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. 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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