Month guide · Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos averages highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and about the same as in February. Crowds in Madeira are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional16°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1159 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumMadeira as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through January

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 2.

January in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high17°C16°C15°C
Average low14°C13°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131110
Total rainfall92 mm59 mm59 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 01 min10 h 13 min11 h 00 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in January 2025: about 40% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in January 2027

  • 1 Jan New Year's Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 13 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Vila Franca do Campo, Azores17°C15950 km
Ribeira Seca, Azores16°C15949 km
Povoação, Azores16°C14938 km
Ponta Garça, Azores16°C15945 km
Fenais da Ajuda, Azores16°C14950 km

The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.

How January is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

January highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.8 a year on average.

Questions about Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January

How warm is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 13°C. December averages 17°C and February 15°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 59 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos busy in January?

In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 40% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in January?

About 10 h 13 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