January · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in January
Average temperature 6°C, 162 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Madeira scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madeira's levada paths follow irrigation channels along volcanic ridges, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro.
January in Madeira: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 162 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in January?
- In January, Madeira averages 6°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Madeira?
- January earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madeira in January?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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