Average monthly wind speed in São Bartolomeu de Messines

The mean monthly wind speed over the year in São Bartolomeu de Messines (the Algarve), Portugal.

Annually, wind speeds in São Bartolomeu de Messines vary between 3 m/s (6 knots) at their lowest and 4 m/s (8 knots) at their peak.

The 3 m/s (6 knots) average wind speed in July, August, September and October brings moderate air movement. Conditions can vary throughout the month, with some days experiencing stronger winds and others remaining calm. At this average speed, leaves and small branches move steadily, and flags show continuous motion. This equates to about 11 kilometers per hour or 6.7 miles per hour.

The windiest time of year, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December has average wind speeds of 4 m/s (8 knots). This means typical days have strong breezes that make flags snap and clothing flap. Walking against the wind takes slight effort. The speed translates to 14.4 kilometers per hour or 8.9 miles per hour. While some periods are calmer or gustier, windy weather is the norm.

For more detailed information about São Bartolomeu de Messines’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our São Bartolomeu de Messines climate page.