Funchal in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Funchal suits exploring the city and its museums without expecting summer warmth. Days average +14 °C, and it helps to balance walks with options for rainy weather.
Weather in January
Early, mid and late January have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +19 °C
- Daytime air
- +14 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +14 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
| 11–20 January | +14 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 January | +14 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +19 °C for the month. It averages +19 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Funchal.
Rainfall in January
In January, the average is 17 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 14 to 22 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +15 °C | +12 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +14 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
| February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
January and December have similar daytime temperatures. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Funchal compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- On a dry day, Madeira Botanical Garden offers walks among its plants and viewpoints over Funchal.
- Zona Velha offers narrow cobbled streets for a town walk. Rua de Santa Maria and the surrounding streets are a place to look for painted doors.
- The Sacred Art Museum in the former bishop’s palace is an option for a rainy day, with Portuguese and Flemish painting and sculpture.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.