Azores Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Azores, Portugal in January.

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Ponta Delgada Angra do Heroísmo Lajes das Flores Varadouro

Considering a trip to the Azores, Portugal this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Azores in January

The Azores, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Ribeira Grande at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Santa Maria at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Santa Maria and 14°C (57°F) in Ribeira Grande.

To explore the conditions in the Azores, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Lajes das Flores with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Ponta Delgada gets roughly 98 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Azores by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Azores - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponta Delgada)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit the Azores →

Best Places to Visit in the Azores in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Azores.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Azores

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Azores, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Azores (January)

Precipitation variation in the Azores (January)

Ponta Delgada

In January Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Angra do Heroísmo

In January Angra do Heroísmo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo →

Lajes das Flores

In January Lajes das Flores generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
72 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

Varadouro

In January Varadouro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Varadouro →

Horta

In January Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
90 hours
94 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Horta →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.

In our records: Portugal January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Portugal was -3°C (27°F) in Castelo Mendo on January 10, 2010.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Azores in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Angra do Heroísmo 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lajes das Flores 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Varadouro 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Horta 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Lajes 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

The Azores weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Azores, Portugal in January?

In January, the Azores, Portugal generally has mixed weather conditions. Ponta Delgada sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in the Azores, Portugal in January?

Ponta Delgada averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does the Azores, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

Ponta Delgada typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across the Azores, Portugal.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Azores, Portugal?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Azores, Portugal with often mixed weather in Ponta Delgada.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide excellent weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be mixed.

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