Terceira Weather in January

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

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Angra do Heroísmo Praia da Vitória

Considering a trip to Terceira, 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 Terceira in January

Terceira, Portugal is a region in Portugal. January in Terceira 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 15°C (59°F) in Angra do Heroísmo.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in) in Angra do Heroísmo.

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Best Places to Visit in Terceira in January

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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 Terceira

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

Temperature range in Terceira (January)

Precipitation variation in Terceira (January)

Angra do Heroísmo

In January Angra do Heroísmo 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
122 mm (4.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo →

Praia da Vitória

In January Praia da Vitória 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
123 mm (4.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Praia da Vitória →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Angra do Heroísmo 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Praia da Vitória 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Terceira weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Terceira, Portugal in January?

In January, Terceira, Portugal generally has tolerable weather conditions. Angra do Heroísmo sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Terceira, Portugal in January?

In Angra do Heroísmo, the average daytime high in January is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Terceira, Portugal get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Angra do Heroísmo averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Terceira, Portugal.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Terceira, Portugal?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Terceira, Portugal with often tolerable weather in Angra do Heroísmo.

On average, the best time to visit Terceira, Portugal is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Angra do Heroísmo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be tolerable.

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