Faro Climate by Month
The weather in Faro sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Faro experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 16°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Faro receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 505 mm. The seasons in Faro, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 91 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Faro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Faro ranges from 15°C in January to 20°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Faro.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Faro ranges from 3°C in January to 4°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Faro in Portugal
During the months of May, June, 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:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 361 hours of sunshine.
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