Ribeira Grande weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ribeira Grande during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Ribeira Grande typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ribeira Grande. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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