Puerto del Carmen Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Puerto del Carmen’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Puerto del Carmen changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 17°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Puerto del Carmen by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
September, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 5.3 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. For more information, please visit our Puerto del Carmen Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Puerto del Carmen Temperatures Compared World Wide
Puerto del Carmen’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
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.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Puerto del Carmen’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Puerto del Carmen climate page.
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