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Azores in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Azores in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
45/100 · #12
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#10
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Azores · JanuaryPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 18 | 16 | 15 | 97 | 2.3 | 80 | 6.5 | 18 | 46 |
| January (selected) | 17 | 15 | 13 | 72 | 2.7 | 81 | 6.4 | 17 | 45 |
| February | 16 | 15 | 11 | 55 | 3.7 | 80 | 6.0 | 16 | 49 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (45/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +1 | +0.9 °C | +0.9 °C | +1.8 | +24.8 mm | -0.4 h | -0.6 % | +0.1 m/s | +1 °C |
| February | +4 | -0.5 °C | -0.6 °C | -2.2 | -17.3 mm | +1 h | -1 % | -0.3 m/s | -0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Azores in January?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Azores in January?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Azores in January?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 72 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Azores?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Azores. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. January is not among them.