Santa Cruz do Douro Climate by Month
The climate in Santa Cruz do Douro is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Santa Cruz do Douro, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 12°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Cruz do Douro experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1324 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Santa Cruz do Douro, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 171 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 28 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Santa Cruz do Douro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Santa Cruz do Douro.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz do Douro in Portugal
During the months of May, June and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 171 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
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