Santa Maria Island Climate by Month
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Santa Maria Island experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 15°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Maria Island experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 751 mm yearly. Santa Maria Island can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 111 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Santa Maria Island can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Santa Maria Island.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Santa Maria Island in Portugal
During the months of June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 263 hours of sunshine.
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