January could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +17°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in January. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 87 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ponta Delgada for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +13°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +17°C.
Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in January?
Ponta Delgada is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is one of the coolest months in Ponta Delgada, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Ponta Delgada in January
Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+17°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+8°C
+8°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+19°C
+19°C
Rainfall
137 mm
87 mm
78 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
79%
79%
78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1021 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
1
Cloudy days
19
22
20
Rainy days
10
8
7
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 137 mm to 87 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in December to 1 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Ponta Delgada in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ponta Delgada is gradually decreasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 203 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 68 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Ponta Delgada, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ponta Delgada wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Ponta Delgada?
This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
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+19°C
3 January
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+18°C
4 January
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+16°C
5 January
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+17°C
6 January
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+17°C
7 January
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+17°C
8 January
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+17°C
9 January
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+17°C
10 January
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+18°C
11 January
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+19°C
12 January
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+18°C
13 January
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+18°C
14 January
🌧️
+17°C
15 January
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+16°C
16 January
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+15°C
17 January
🌧️
+18°C
18 January
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+18°C
19 January
🌧️
+17°C
20 January
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+19°C
21 January
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+17°C
22 January
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+17°C
23 January
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+17°C
24 January
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+17°C
25 January
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+17°C
26 January
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+17°C
27 January
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+17°C
28 January
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+16°C
29 January
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+17°C
30 January
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+15°C
31 January
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+17°C
In January 2023 Ponta Delgada had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ponta Delgada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ponta Delgada in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+17°C) and the highest in 2004 (+21°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 276 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ponta Delgada in January:
Is January a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
It’s always a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in January?
January has mild temperatures in Ponta Delgada. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ponta Delgada rainy in January?
Ponta Delgada is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ponta Delgada in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ponta Delgada in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Portugal
Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ponta Delgada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.