Rabo de Peixe Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Rabo de Peixe, Azores, Portugal is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rabo de Peixe compares to cities worldwide.

Rabo de Peixe experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. At night, minimum temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rabo de Peixe 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 215 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Rabo de Peixe'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:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

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 Rabo de Peixe, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 82%, considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 79% 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 Rabo de Peixe's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Rabo de Peixe climate page.