Weather in January in Madeira Islands
Considering a trip to Madeira Islands this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Madeira Islands in January?
Madeira Islands is a region in Portugal. January in Madeira Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Funchal.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 38 mm to moderate rainfall in Paul do Mar with 66 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected in Funchal. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Madeira Islands in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Madeira Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Madeira Islands?
Funchal
In January Funchal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Caniço
In January Caniço generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Calheta
In January Calheta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arco da Calheta
In January Arco da Calheta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Porto Santo
In January Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Madeira Islands, in Portugal.
Is January the best time to visit Madeira Islands?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Funchal, January may not be the ideal time to visit Madeira Islands.
On average, the best time to visit Madeira Islands is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Funchal.
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