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Santa Cruz (Madeira) in January: weather and what to expect

In January, Santa Cruz (Madeira) averages highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, with about 11 rainy days and 56 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 Regional18°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1156 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 Santa Cruz (Madeira) 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. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 January in 2.

January in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Average high19°C18°C17°C
Average low16°C15°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)141111
Total rainfall82 mm56 mm56 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.

Warmer in January

Where is warm in January →

No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average January high than Santa Cruz.

How January is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

January highs are 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0.7 to 4.8 a year on average.

Questions about Santa Cruz (Madeira) in January

How warm is Santa Cruz (Madeira) in January?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 15°C. December averages 19°C and February 17°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Santa Cruz (Madeira) in January?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 56 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Santa Cruz (Madeira) 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 Santa Cruz (Madeira) 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