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Leiria Climate by Month

The temperature in Leiria can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Leiria can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 7°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Leiria experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 789 mm yearly. The climate in Leiria shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, with an average of 106 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.4 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Leiria serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Coimbra, Portugal (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Coimbra, Portugal (60 KM, 37 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Leiria 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:
  • When is summer in Leiria?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Leiria have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Leiria?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Leiria?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Leiria?
    November tops the wettest month list with 106 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Leiria?
    July is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Leiria?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Leiria

    Thu   Dec 12
    13°C | 4°C
    SE 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    15°C | 6°C
    S 22 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    15°C | 8°C
    SE 18 km/h
    7.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain