Madeira in January
Mild winter break
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs.
January is mild and quieter once the New Year crowds leave.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–20°C
- Mild, with rain and sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter after New Year.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Mild and good value.
–Rainy spells.
My tip for January
Visit Funchal's Mercado dos Lavradores in the morning.
- Walking
- Value
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Madeira, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 2nd for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Madeira in January
- Rainy season
- Most of the year's rain falls in these months, more on the north coast and mountains.
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Weather
Weather in Madeira in January
In January Madeira averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 67 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: IPMA (Funchal Observatory, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Madeira in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Madeira?
- January is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Madeira overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Mild and good value. The main downside: Rainy spells.
- What is the weather like in Madeira in January?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 67 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild, with rain and sunny spells. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C).
- Is Madeira crowded in January?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quieter after New Year. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Madeira in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Madeira?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (January ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.