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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Maia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in June, July, August, September and October to 5 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 165 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
