São Miguel Weather in January

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

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Ponta Delgada Ribeira Grande Furnas Vila Franca do Campo

Planning a journey to São Miguel, Portugal this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in São Miguel in January

São Miguel, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in São Miguel 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 Ponta Delgada.

To explore the conditions in São Miguel, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Povoação with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Ponta Delgada gets roughly 98 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore São Miguel by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Miguel — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponta Delgada)

January17°C (63°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) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit São Miguel →

Best Places to Visit in São Miguel in January

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

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 Miguel

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

Temperature range in São Miguel (January)

Precipitation variation in São Miguel (January)

Ponta Delgada

In January Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high 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)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Ribeira Grande

In January Ribeira Grande 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
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ribeira Grande →

Furnas

In January Furnas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Furnas →

Vila Franca do Campo

In January Vila Franca do Campo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Vila Franca do Campo →

Capelas

In January Capelas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high 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 sun hours
94 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Capelas →

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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 Miguel in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ribeira Grande 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Furnas 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Vila Franca do Campo 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Capelas 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Lagoa 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

São Miguel weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Miguel, Portugal in January?

In January, São Miguel, Portugal generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Ponta Delgada sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in São Miguel, Portugal in January?

Ponta Delgada averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in São Miguel, Portugal. Average rainfall in Ponta Delgada sits around 109 mm (4.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit São Miguel, Portugal?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit São Miguel, Portugal due to the typically unpleasant weather in Ponta Delgada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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