Month guide · Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Angra do Heroísmo averages highs of 16°C and lows of 15°C, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and about the same as in February. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Angra do Heroísmo in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.
January in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in January 2027
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in January
Where is warm in January →| Place | High | Rain days | From Angra do Heroísmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Franca do Campo, Azores | 17°C | 15 | 188 km |
| Maia (Azores), Azores | 17°C | 15 | 184 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is up about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Angra do Heroísmo in January
Is January a good time to visit Angra do Heroísmo?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Angra do Heroísmo in January?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 15°C. December averages 17°C and February 16°C.
Does it rain much in Angra do Heroísmo in January?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 89 mm in total over the month.
Is Angra do Heroísmo busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 10% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Angra do Heroísmo in January?
About 9 h 44 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology