The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Azores sees 16°C during the day with 2.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Azores. Compared to December: 6 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
comfortable
12°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Azores is July (8.1/10), 4.0 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Portugal
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 48%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Azores ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PortugalTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.1 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.75°N · 25.67°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Azores?
July is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Azores get in July?
Azores averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Azores?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Azores in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Azores good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Azores scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Azores?
January is the most difficult month to visit Azores, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Azores in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Azores: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Azores in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Azores (low), with about 9.7h of daylight. No protection needed.