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Praia da Rocha Climate by Month

Praia da Rocha experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Praia da Rocha is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 9°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Praia da Rocha receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 503 mm annually. The climate in Praia da Rocha shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 81 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.5 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Praia da Rocha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Praia da Rocha ranges from 15°C in February to 20°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Praia da Rocha in Portugal

During the months of April, May 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:
  • When is summer in Praia da Rocha?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Praia da Rocha have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Praia da Rocha?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Praia da Rocha?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Praia da Rocha?
    December tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Praia da Rocha?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Praia da Rocha?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Praia da Rocha

    Thu   Dec 12
    15°C | 5°C
    NE 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    16°C | 6°C
    NE 11 km/h
    1.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    17°C | 9°C
    SE 11 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain