Ponta do Pargo Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira Islands, Portugal is 20°C (68°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Ponta do Pargo compares to cities worldwide.

With minimal seasonal shifts, Ponta do Pargo experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in February. At night, temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 15°C (59°F) in February.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ponta do Pargo by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 238 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Ponta do Pargo's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

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 Ponta do Pargo, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 70%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 72% 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.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Ponta do Pargo's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ponta do Pargo climate page.