Ribeira Grande weather in January (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Ribeira Grande in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

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

Ribeira Grande in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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

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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 Ribeira Grande in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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