Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in January: weather and what to expect
In January, Horta averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, with about 14 rainy days and 101 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 Horta 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 3.
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 Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maia (Azores), Azores | 17°C | 15 | 294 km |
| Angra do Heroísmo, Azores | 16°C | 14 | 123 km |
| Rosto de Cão, Azores | 16°C | 16 | 276 km |
| Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande), Azores | 16°C | 16 | 282 km |
| Ribeira Grande, Azores | 16°C | 16 | 283 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 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Horta in January
Is January a good time to visit Horta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Horta in January?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. December averages 17°C and February 16°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in January?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 101 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta 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 Horta in January?
About 9 h 45 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