Madeira · WinterMonth summary
Madeira weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madeira in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Madeira. August remains slightly better (+2.0 pts).
By trip type
Madeira in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Funchal New Year's fireworks — Guinness record among the world's largest In January, Madeira sees 18°C during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (9.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.5 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 13°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.6 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 18°C | 40% | 2.7 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.7 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 28% | 1.5 | 12.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 22°C | 28% | 2.5 | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 25°C | 12% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.4 | 12.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 25°C | 31% | 1.3 | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 40% | 3.0 | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 14°C | 19°C | 35% | 2.9 | 8.4h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Madeira averages 18°C, 31% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madeira in January
Is January a good time to visit Madeira?
January is an acceptable time for Madeira (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (9.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Madeira in January?
With 18°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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