Funchal Weather in January

What's the weather like in Funchal (Madeira) in January 2024?

The climate in Funchal during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

January is in the winter in Funchal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Funchal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Average temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 110 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18.6°C 65.6°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Funchal

Funchal average temperature in January

January rainfall

Funchal average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Funchal average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Funchal in January 2024.

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Funchal weather stats

Funchal weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.2°C 73.8°F
Driest month: July 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: February 15.7°C 60.3°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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