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Valença in Norte Region, Portugal sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 13°C (55°F) in January and 25°C (77°F) in August, averaging 19°C (66°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
In Valença, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 15°C (59°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Valença by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. August, the city's warmest month, averages 297 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Portugal. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Valença'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:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
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 Valença, 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 25°C (77°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 Valença's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Valença climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valença - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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