Santa Cruz weather in July (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Cruz this July? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During July, Santa Cruz is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in July usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 2 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 233 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 21°C *  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 10 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in July

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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