Matosinhos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Matosinhos experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a moderate 14°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Matosinhos is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1209 mm. The seasons in Matosinhos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 162 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 22 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Matosinhos 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
In Matosinhos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average 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 Matosinhos.
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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3 m/s
2 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Matosinhos 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 25°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 162 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
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