Sete Cidades Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Sete Cidades, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like March.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 14°C (57°F) during March.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Sete Cidades receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 914 mm (36 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 23 mm (0.9 in) over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sete Cidades 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 Sete Cidades. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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