Ribeira Grande — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

15°C

minimum

17°C

average

18°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	17°C	17°C	19°C	15°C
JAN 2	17°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 3	17°C	18°C	16°C	16°C
JAN 4	17°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 5	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 6	17°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 7	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 8	17°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 9	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 10	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 11	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 12	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 13	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 14	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 15	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 16	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 17	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 18	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 19	17°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 20	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 21	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 22	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 23	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 24	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 25	17°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 26	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 27	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 28	16°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
JAN 29	16°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
JAN 30	16°C	17°C	17°C	17°C
JAN 31	16°C	17°C	16°C	18°C

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

10°C

Average Day Air Temperature

15°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

104 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

3 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

81%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.