Santa Clara-a-Velha Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Santa Clara-a-Velha is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Clara-a-Velha receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 527 mm (21 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 70 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.5 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Santa Clara-a-Velha Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Santa Clara-a-Velha. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Clara-a-Velha.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year