São Jorge Island Weather in January

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

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Velas Calheta

Planning a getaway to São Jorge Island, Portugal this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in São Jorge Island in January

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in São Jorge Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 94 mm (3.7 in) in Velas.

Explore São Jorge Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Jorge Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Velas)

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) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (January)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (January)

Velas

In January Velas 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 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)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In January Calheta 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 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)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Calheta →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Calheta 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

São Jorge Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in January?

São Jorge Island, Portugal typically experiences good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Velas average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in January?

Daytime temperatures in Velas peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in São Jorge Island, Portugal. Velas averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal due to the typically good weather in Velas.

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

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