Covilhã Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Covilhã, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Covilhã experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1018 mm (40 in) of precipitation annually. Covilhã can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 144 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 15 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Covilhã Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Covilhã can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Covilhã.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 81%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s (8 knots) and 6 m/s (12 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July and September and highest during January, February and March. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)