Madeira in January
Mild winter break
- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild and good value.
–Rainy spells.
January is mild and quieter once the New Year crowds leave.
Madeira vs Algarve in January
Madeira edges it in January. Madeira averages 14–20°C with low–moderate crowds; Algarve 8–16°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Madeira and Algarve
The verdict for January
- WeatherMadeira has the better weather6/10 vs 4.5/10
- CrowdsAlgarve is quieterLow–Moderate vs Low
- PricesAlgarve is cheaper€€ vs €
- OverallMadeira comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
Algarve in January
Mild and quiet
- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Quiet and cheap.
–Too cool to swim.
January is mild and quiet, with almond trees starting to blossom inland late in the month.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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