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Madeira in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Madeira in January is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 17 °C (mild), and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Grüne Steilküste über dem Atlantik auf MadeiraMadeira · JanuaryPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
17 °C
Night
16 °C
Sea
19 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited45/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveGood74/100
FamilyLimited49/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
17
J
17
F
17
M
18
A
19
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
23
O
20
N
19
D
Rainy daysdays
10
J
9
F
9
M
8
A
5
M
4
J
2
J
3
A
6
S
9
O
11
N
11
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Madeira in January?

Daytime highs average around 17 °C, with nights around 16 °C.

Can you swim in Madeira in January?

The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Madeira in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.