Carcavelos Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Carcavelos’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Portugal.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The moderate changes in the climate in Carcavelos ensures gradual weather shifts through each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 11°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Carcavelos by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. August, the city’s warmest month, receives 355 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 78 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 163 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Portugal Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Portugal. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Carcavelos Temperatures Compared World Wide
Carcavelos’s average annual maximum temperature is 19°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Carcavelos, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 82% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 16°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 73% combined with an average maximum temperature of 24°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Carcavelos’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Carcavelos climate page.
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