South AfricaThe climate of Portugal
The current climate in Portugal features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Portugal, South Africa.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Portugal in recent years was 39°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in June 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Portugal receives 446 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Portugal?
The best time to visit Portugal for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Portugal.
Climate Table of Portugal
The climate table of Portugal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 85 | 68 | 40 | 36 | 11 | 2,9 | 2,3 | 0 | 3,8 | 35 | 71 | 91 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Portugal, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Portugal
Yearly Temperature in Portugal
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Portugal, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Portugal
Total Yearly Precipitation in Portugal
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Portugal, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Portugal
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Average weather in Portugal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Portugal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.