Monchique Climate by Month
The temperature in Monchique can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Monchique can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 16°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, Monchique experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 518 mm yearly. The climate in Monchique shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 77 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Monchique serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Monchique ranges from 15°C in February to 20°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Monchique.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Monchique ranges from 3°C in July to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Monchique in Portugal
During the months of April, May 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 31°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 77 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.
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