Porto da Cruz Climate by Month
Temperatures in Porto da Cruz experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Porto da Cruz experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 14°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Porto da Cruz receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 552 mm annually. Porto da Cruz can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 81 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.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
Porto da Cruz experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.9 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.1 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Porto da Cruz ranges from 18°C in January to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Porto da Cruz.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Porto da Cruz ranges from 1°C in May to 2°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Porto da Cruz in Portugal
During the months of June, July, August, September, October and November 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 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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