Weather in South- in Portugal
Planning a journey to Portugal this South- and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in South-?
The weather in Portugal in South- can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. South- is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Montezinho at 8°C to pleasant in Santa Maria at 21°C. At night it cools down to 18°C in Santa Maria and 1°C in Montezinho. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though South- is the coolest month, you can still find places in Portugal with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In South-, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Marim with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 245 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lisbon usually sees around 150 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in South-, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
Where to go in Portugal in South-
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in South- for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In South- Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Porto
In South- Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Albufeira
In South- Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Lagos
In South- Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Portimão
In South- Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is South- the best time to visit Portugal?
In our view, South- might not be the best time to travel to Portugal with often tolerable weather in Lisbon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lisbon. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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