Peniche Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Peniche, Centro Region, Portugal, has a moderate seasonal temperature range, with August reaching 23°C (73°F) and January cooling to 15°C (59°F).
Peniche sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 665 mm (26 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from June to September, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in August, with an average of 8.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Peniche
The climate in Peniche experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Peniche
Generally, Peniche experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 665 mm (26 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 7.5 mm (0.3 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Peniche Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Peniche
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Peniche. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February 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
Humidity in Peniche by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Peniche 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Peniche
During May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Peniche experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 18°C (64°F) and 23°C (73°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 8 mm (0.3 in) and 99 mm (3.9 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
