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.
Daytime temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
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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 |