Arco da Calheta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Arco da Calheta, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Arco da Calheta receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 587 mm (23 in). Arco da Calheta can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Arco da Calheta Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Arco da Calheta experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.9 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.1 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arco da Calheta.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 73%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year