Penacova Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Penacova, Centro Region, Portugal is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 14°C (57°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Penacova compares to cities worldwide.
Penacova Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Penacova experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Penacova by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 301 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Penacova 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.
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Penacova vs World: Temperature Compared
Penacova's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
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 Penacova?
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 Penacova, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and humidity around 78% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 67% 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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Penacova's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Penacova climate page.
