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Santa Clara-a-Velha Climate by Month

Santa Clara-a-Velha experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Santa Clara-a-Velha is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 6°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Santa Clara-a-Velha receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 527 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 70 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.5 mm over a single rainy day.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (39 KM, 24 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santa Clara-a-Velha 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:
  • Does Santa Clara-a-Velha have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Santa Clara-a-Velha?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Santa Clara-a-Velha?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Clara-a-Velha?
    December tops the wettest month list with 70 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Clara-a-Velha?
    July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Clara-a-Velha?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Clara-a-Velha

    Fri   Dec 13
    16°C | 4°C
    SW 11 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    18°C | 5°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    18°C | 4°C
    NE 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain