Faial Weather in January

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

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Horta Capelo Castelo Branco Cedros

Considering a trip to Faial, 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 Faial in January

Faial, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in Faial generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Horta.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Faial, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 101 mm (4 in) in Horta.

Explore Faial by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Faial — and find the best time to visit. (based on Horta)

January18°C (64°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit Faial →

Best Places to Visit in Faial in January

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

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 Faial

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

Temperature range in Faial (January)

Precipitation variation in Faial (January)

Horta

In January Horta 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Horta →

Capelo

In January Capelo 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 tolerable 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)
102 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Capelo →

Castelo Branco

In January Castelo Branco 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 tolerable 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
124 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Castelo Branco →

Cedros

In January Cedros 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°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)
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cedros →

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 tolerable 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
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Varadouro →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horta 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Capelo 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Castelo Branco 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Cedros 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Varadouro 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Faial weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Faial, Portugal brings tolerable weather. In Horta, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Horta averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Faial, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Faial, Portugal. Average rainfall in Horta sits around 101 mm (4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Faial, Portugal?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Faial, Portugal with often tolerable weather in Horta.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Horta. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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