Luz de Tavira Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Luz de Tavira, Algarve, Portugal is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Luz de Tavira compares to cities worldwide.
Luz de Tavira Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Luz de Tavira is dynamic, ranging widely from moderate in winter to comfortable in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 20°C (68°F) in July to 10°C (50°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Luz de Tavira by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 361 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Luz de Tavira vs Portugal
The map below shows the annual temperature across Portugal. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
very warm
warm
pleasant
moderate
cold
very cold
Luz de Tavira vs World: Temperature Compared
Luz de Tavira's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Luz de Tavira?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Luz de Tavira, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 77% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 60% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Luz de Tavira this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Luz de Tavira's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Luz de Tavira climate page.
