Ponta Delgada Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ponta Delgada (Azores) in January 2024?

The climate in Ponta Delgada during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

January is in the winter in Ponta Delgada and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Ponta Delgada weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.9°C 60.5°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Average temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 135 mm 5.3 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 16.8°C 62.3°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ponta Delgada average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada in January 2024.

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Ponta Delgada weather stats

Ponta Delgada weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.3°C 75.7°F
Driest month: July 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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