SeasonMapSal weather in January
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January in Sal: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Sal · #156 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 74°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 76 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTrade-wind season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Trade-wind season
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyCrowdedThe north-easterly is at its most dependable through the northern winter, which is what built Santa Maria's kite and windsurf trade. Ponta Preta is for experts; the bay in front of town is where everyone learns. Source ↗
- Season
Bruma seca
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyDust seasonSaharan haze reaches the eastern islands in the cool months and can grey out a week of otherwise faultless weather. It varies enormously year to year, and nobody in the resorts mentions it in advance. Source ↗
Where is Sal?
Sal in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sal?
- January in Sal: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in January?
- In January, Sal averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in January?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in January.