Month guide · Rabo de Peixe, Portugal

Rabo de Peixe in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Rabo de Peixe averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, with about 16 rainy days and 119 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in December and about the same as in February. Crowds in the Azores are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 14°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level16119 mm in total
Crowds RegionalLowThe Azores as a whole

Is January a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 16 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through January

Town-level · 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 6.

January in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high17°C16°C16°C
Average low15°C14°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)171613
Total rainfall162 mm119 mm101 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 34 min9 h 49 min10 h 47 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in January 2025: about 10% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in January 2027

  • 1 Jan New Year's Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 49 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Rabo de Peixe
Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande), Azores16°C164 km
Ribeira Grande, Azores16°C166 km
Rosto de Cão, Azores16°C169 km
Lagoa (Azores), Azores16°C167 km
Ponta Delgada, Azores16°C1611 km

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

How January is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

January highs are 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Rabo de Peixe in January

Is January a good time to visit Rabo de Peixe?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 16 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Rabo de Peixe in January?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. December averages 17°C and February 16°C.

Does it rain much in Rabo de Peixe in January?

About 16 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 119 mm in total over the month.

Is Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe in January?

About 9 h 49 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