Portugal is fabulously beautiful and, relatively to other European countries, an inexpensive country. A large number of sunny days per year is bribed by a huge number of tourists. If you are planning to visit its resorts , then you definitely need to know what climate, weather and water temperature in Portugal are by months, in order to find the right time for your trip.
Air temperature in Portugal by months
Weather in Portugal in winter
- December . The weather differs significantly from the Russian one. The average temperature in Portugal in December is usually around 12-15 ° C. Of course, in different parts of the country it will fluctuate, for example, Madeira and water, and air at this time of year will be around +20 ° C. Also, tourists should also take into account that December for Portugal is a fairly rainy month. But the rains here are not heavy and short-lived.
- January . This winter month in Portugal is marked by the lowest temperature, which does not exceed + 3 ° С. As you know, there are few people who want to swim at this time, because the water temperature will be only + 16 ° С.
- February . In February, a bright carnival and a chocolate festival are celebrated in Portugal. Although the weather is sunny, but the air does not warm up more than + 17 ° C. The water temperature on continents and islands varies from +10 to +17 ° С. By the way, in February in Portugal, the lowest prices for hotels. Therefore, if you are attracted not by beach rest, but by the country itself and excursion tours, then it is worth thinking about going there at this time of year.
Weather in Portugal in spring
- March . In the daytime the average temperature is + 16 + 18 ° C, at night it is quite cool + 7 + 9 ° C. To swim at this time only the most hardened and only Madeira are solved. The water in March only warms up to + 14 ° C on the mainland, and + 19 ° C on the islands.
- April . On the main land, air and water are heated to + 15 + 17 ° C by this time, but on the islands it is already much warmer. The air temperature in Madeira is + 20 + 25 ° C, and water + 19 ° C. It is considered to be April the beginning of the swimming season, but there are not enough wishing. This month is great for regular sightseeing tours.
- May . The air is heating up more and more, in May the thermometer bars are equal to + 20 + 22 ° C, although the water remains at the same level. Occasionally, there are rare small rains, so do not forget to bring an umbrella.
Weather in Portugal in summer
- June . At this time, the sun pleases tourists and residents for a whole 10 hours a day. And it is already hot enough and pretty hot, although it does not feel exhausting heat. The air temperature ranges from +20 + 26 ° C, the water has already warmed up to + 20 ° C.
- July . In Portugal, the fishing season is open. Beach rest is in full swing, the water has warmed up to + 23 ° С, and the air temperature in the day does not fall below + 26 ° С.
- August . The temperature continues to rise and reaches already 28-30 ° C, although in the evening it can be quite cool. The water in the vicinity of the islands is already heated to + 24 + 26 ° C, although on the mainland itself it can be a couple of degrees lower. Rains at this time of year here is rare, only if they do not bring a breeze from the sea, but even then they will not last.
Weather in Portugal in the autumn
- September .
Great for fans of windsurfing and for all those who like big waves. This time of the year is also called the "velvet season". In the afternoon it is not hot, but simply pleasantly warm (+ 25 ° C), and the water also allows you to enjoy a bath (+ 22 ° C). - October . The number of tourists is decreasing, and prices are starting to fall again. You can swim only on the islands, here the water remains warm + 22 ° С, and in the air there is still summer heat + 21 ° С.
- November . It's getting pretty rainy, but it's still warm. The air temperature is + 17 ° C, although the islands still hold + 20 ° C both air and water. If there is a desire, you can even take a chance and refresh yourself.