Portugalete Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Portugalete 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 has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Portugalete, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Portugalete experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1200 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 150 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 62 mm over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Portugalete 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Portugalete. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Portugalete.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 72%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Portugalete in Spain
During the months of June, July, August and September 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 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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