Ribeira Grande Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Ribeira Grande 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.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ribeira Grande 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Ribeira Grande receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 960 mm annually. Ribeira Grande can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 138 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 30 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ribeira Grande 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
Ribeira Grande can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in March to 25°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ribeira Grande in Portugal
During the months of 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:
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 138 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 215 hours of sunshine.
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