Santa Cruz do Lima Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Santa Cruz do Lima, Norte Region, Portugal is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Santa Cruz do Lima compares to cities worldwide.

The weather in Santa Cruz do Lima experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Cruz do Lima 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 297 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Santa Cruz do Lima's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°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.

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

Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

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 Santa Cruz do Lima, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 85%, considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 71% 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 Santa Cruz do Lima's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Santa Cruz do Lima climate page.