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Alcobaça Climate by Month

The temperature in Alcobaça can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Alcobaça. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Alcobaça has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 744 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 100 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 9.4 mm over 4 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alcobaça. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (42 KM, 26 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Alcobaça in Portugal

During the months of May, June, July, September and October 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:
  • When is summer in Alcobaça?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Alcobaça have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Alcobaça?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alcobaça?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alcobaça?
    November tops the wettest month list with 100 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alcobaça?
    July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alcobaça?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Alcobaça

    Sun   Dec 15
    15°C | 5°C
    E 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    15°C | 7°C
    SE 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    16°C | 9°C
    SE 29 km/h
    0.6 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain