Maia Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Maia’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 weather in Maia experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 26°C in August to a mild 14°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 8°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Maia by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 295 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 147 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 17 days. It records 122 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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Maia Temperatures Compared World Wide
Maia’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
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 Maia, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 81% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 14°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 73% combined with an average maximum temperature of 26°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.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Maia. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Maia’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Maia climate page.
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