Santa Cruz das Flores weather in January (Flores Island, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Santa Cruz das Flores during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Santa Cruz das Flores generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Santa Cruz das Flores in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 72 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz das Flores climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz das Flores, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 72 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 24%  

Where to go in Portugal in January

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz das Flores in January?

For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz das Flores, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz das Flores.

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