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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ponte de Lima.
Ponte de Lima, Norte Region, Portugal, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) in August, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in January.
With around 1886 mm (74 in) of annual rainfall, Ponte de Lima has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from October to January, with warm summers and mild winters. The wettest month is October. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Ponte de Lima. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in January.
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Ponte de Lima has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1886 mm (74 in) of rainfall annually. Ponte de Lima can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 246 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ponte de Lima Precipitation page.
Ponte de Lima can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ponte de Lima.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 85%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Ponte de Lima. In contrast, January, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Ponte de Lima has a distinct rainy season from October to January, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1886 mm (74 in). October is the wettest month with 246 mm (9.7 in), while July is the driest with 39 mm (1.5 in).
Ponte de Lima receives around 2,495 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 312 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 129 hours. Overall, Ponte de Lima enjoys abundant sunshine.
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