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Weather in January in São Miguel

Planning a getaway to São Miguel 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 is the weather like in São Miguel in January?

São Miguel 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 and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Ponta Delgada.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The city Ponta Delgada usually sees around 98 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in São Miguel for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our São Miguel climate page.

Where to go in São Miguel in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the São Miguel on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in São Miguel?

Ponta Delgada

In January Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ponta Delgada
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18°C 
15°C 
94 hours 
150 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
14°C 
98 hours 
109 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
13°C 
105 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Ponta Delgada

Ribeira Grande

In January Ribeira Grande generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ribeira Grande
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18°C 
14°C 
94 hours 
138 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
14°C 
98 hours 
99 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
13°C 
105 hours 
94 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Ribeira Grande

Furnas

In January Furnas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Furnas
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18°C 
14°C 
94 hours 
128 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
13°C 
98 hours 
91 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
12°C 
105 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Furnas

Vila Franca do Campo

In January Vila Franca do Campo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Vila Franca do Campo
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18°C 
14°C 
94 hours 
138 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
13°C 
98 hours 
99 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
13°C 
105 hours 
94 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Vila Franca do Campo

Capelas

In January Capelas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Capelas
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18°C 
15°C 
94 hours 
141 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
14°C 
98 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
14°C 
105 hours 
96 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Capelas

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in São Miguel, in Portugal.

Is January the best time to visit São Miguel?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit São Miguel 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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