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Santa Cruz das Flores Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Santa Cruz das Flores’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Portugal.

Monthly Temperature Averages

Santa Cruz das Flores experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 14°C, particularly during the colder months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Cruz das Flores by month:

The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. August, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 218 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 110 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 18 days. It records 81 hours of sunshine of sunshine.

Annual Temperatures in Portugal Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Portugal. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Annual average
temperature: 20°C

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Santa Cruz das Flores Temperatures Compared World Wide

Santa Cruz das Flores’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.

Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.

How does the temperature feel?

Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.

In Santa Cruz das Flores, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 80% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 17°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 80% combined with an average maximum temperature of 24°C, which creates a very high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

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.

Global Warming and Its Effects

Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Santa Cruz das Flores. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:

  • Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
  • Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.

    Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.

For more detailed information about Santa Cruz das Flores’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Santa Cruz das Flores climate page.


Current temperature in Santa Cruz das Flores

Wed   Jan 22
18°C | 13°C
W 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 23
19°C | 14°C
SW 12 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Fri   Jan 24
15°C | 12°C
NW 8 m/s
2.4 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

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