Praia da Barra Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Praia da Barra, Centro Region, Portugal is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 15°C (59°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Praia da Barra compares to cities worldwide.

In Praia da Barra, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Praia da Barra by month:

Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 301 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Praia da Barra'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:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

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

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

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 Praia da Barra, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 78%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°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.

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 Praia da Barra's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Praia da Barra climate page.