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Maia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Maia experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Maia is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Maia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1248 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 165 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 24 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Maia Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Maia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Porto, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Porto, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 18°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Porto, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Forecast for Maia

Wed   Jan 15
12°C | 1°C
NW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
13°C | 2°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
15°C | 6°C
E 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Maia in Portugal

During the months of May, June, July, August, 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Maia?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Maia?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Maia?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Maia?
    November tops the wettest month list with 165 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Maia?
    July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Maia?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.

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