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The weather in January in Madeira

It's pleasantly warm in January in Madeira with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Madeira. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Madeira, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2022, Madeira reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Madeira is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Madeira

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Madeira. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Madeira New York
Average temperature 20°C 5°C
Max. temperature 21°C 11°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 56 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 9 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Madeira with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Madeira is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in Madeira is based on weather data from Funchal. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Madeira to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Madeira, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Madeira

Temperature in January in Madeira over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Madeira, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Madeira

Total precipitation in January in Madeira over the years

Daily UV index in January in Madeira

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Madeira, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Madeira by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madeira. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.