São Gonçalo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in São Gonçalo sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in São Gonçalo experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a moderate 17°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 14°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, São Gonçalo receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 503 mm. The seasons in São Gonçalo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 81 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 8.1 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our São Gonçalo Precipitation page.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
São Gonçalo enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C in January to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in São Gonçalo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 73%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in May, June, July, August and September to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit São Gonçalo in Portugal
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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