Ribeira Grande Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ribeira Grande experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ribeira Grande receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 960 mm (38 in) annually. Ribeira Grande can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in September.

Water temperature over the year

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