Ponta Delgada weather in January

January in Ponta Delgada: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Ponta Delgada · #591 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ponta Delgada climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 34 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ponta Delgada in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
- January in Ponta Delgada: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ponta Delgada on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Ponta Delgada in January?
- In January, Ponta Delgada averages a daily high of 16.7°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 87.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ponta Delgada in January?
- Ponta Delgada has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in January.