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Ribeira Grande Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 13°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Ribeira Grande ranges from 17°C in March to 25°C in September.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ribeira Grande?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ribeira Grande?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ribeira Grande?
    December tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ribeira Grande?
    July is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ribeira Grande?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 215 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ribeira Grande

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 15°C
    SW 29 km/h
    14 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 13°C
    N 25 km/h
    1.1 mm
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    19°C | 13°C
    SW 25 km/h
    2.5 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain