Arcos de Valdevez Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Arcos de Valdevez is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Arcos de Valdevez has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1850 mm (73 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Arcos de Valdevez shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 236 mm (9.3 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 41 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Arcos de Valdevez Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Arcos de Valdevez serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arcos de Valdevez.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 85%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year