Flores Island

Flores Island Weather in January

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

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Santa Cruz das Flores Lajes das Flores

Planning a trip to Flores Island, Portugal this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Flores Island in January

Flores Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in Flores Island 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 14°C (57°F) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 120 mm (4.7 in) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Santa Cruz das Flores receives roughly 72 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Flores Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flores Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Cruz das Flores)

January18°C (64°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) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flores Island in January

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

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 Flores Island

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

Temperature range in Flores Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Flores Island (January)

Santa Cruz das Flores

In January Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz das Flores →

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 →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz das Flores 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Lajes das Flores 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Flores Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flores Island, Portugal in January?

Expect good weather across Flores Island, Portugal in January. The popular destination of Santa Cruz das Flores averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Flores Island, Portugal in January?

In Santa Cruz das Flores, the average daytime high in January is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Flores Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

Flores Island, Portugal sees substantial rainfall in January. Santa Cruz das Flores typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Flores Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Flores Island, Portugal with overall good weather in Santa Cruz das Flores. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Flores Island, Portugal is in June, July, August, September and November with generally excellent weather in Santa Cruz das Flores. On the other hand, the weather in February and March tend to be mixed.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Flores Island.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal.

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