Pico island Weather in January

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

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São Roque do Pico Madalena Lajes do Pico Prainha de Baixo

Considering a trip to Pico island, 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 Pico island in January

Pico island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in Pico island generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in São Roque do Pico.

For a closer look at conditions across Pico island, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Calheta de Nesquim with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in São Mateus with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Explore Pico island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pico island — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Roque do Pico)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pico island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Pico island (January)

Precipitation variation in Pico island (January)

São Roque do Pico

In January São Roque do Pico generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in São Roque do Pico →

Madalena

In January Madalena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Madalena →

Lajes do Pico

In January Lajes do Pico generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lajes do Pico →

Prainha de Baixo

In January Prainha de Baixo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Prainha de Baixo →

Calheta de Nesquim

In January Calheta de Nesquim 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 tolerable 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
127 mm (5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Calheta de Nesquim →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Roque do Pico 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Madalena 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Lajes do Pico 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Prainha de Baixo 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Calheta de Nesquim 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
São Mateus 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Pico island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pico island, Portugal in January?

In January, Pico island, Portugal generally has tolerable weather conditions. São Roque do Pico sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Pico island, Portugal in January?

In São Roque do Pico, the average daytime high in January is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Pico island, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Pico island, Portugal during January, with São Roque do Pico averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Pico island, Portugal?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Pico island, Portugal with often tolerable weather in São Roque do Pico.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be tolerable.

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