Ponta do Sol Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ponta do Sol (Madeira) in January 2024?

The climate in Ponta do Sol during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

January is in the winter in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Ponta do Sol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.9°C 58.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 112 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 112mm 4.4 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 Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ponta do Sol average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ponta do Sol 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 do Sol in January 2024.

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: February 14.7°C 58.5°F
Wettest month: January 112mm 4.4ins
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