Póvoa de Varzim Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Póvoa de Varzim experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Póvoa de Varzim changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Póvoa de Varzim has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1319 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 180 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 23 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Póvoa de Varzim 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 Póvoa de Varzim. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, January 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
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 18°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Póvoa de Varzim.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
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7 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal
During the months of May, June, July, August, 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 180 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
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