Pico, Portugal - Weather and Climate
The climate in Pico, Norte Region, Portugal is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pico, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pico experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1900 mm of precipitation annually. Pico can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 248 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 39 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pico 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
Pico can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, 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 humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pico.
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
Forecast for Pico
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The best time of year to visit Pico in Portugal
During the months of May, June, 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 248 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 39 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.
