Caniçal Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Caniçal has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Caniçal experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Caniçal receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 526 mm annually. Caniçal can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 77 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Caniçal Precipitation page.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
Caniçal 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C in January to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Caniçal.
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Caniçal
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Caniçal 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:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°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 77 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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