What’s the climate like in Monchique?
The current climate of Monchique features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 17°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Monchique in recent years was 42°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2015.
On average, Monchique receives 340 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Monchique?
The best time to visit Monchique for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Monchique. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Monchique
The climate table of Monchique shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 20 | 3,4 | 0,2 | 0,5 | 9,5 | 38 | 69 | 48 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation: 340 mm per year, averaging 28 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in July, 0,5 mm in August and 3,4 mm in June
- Wettest months: 69 mm in November, 48 mm in December and 43 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Monchique
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Monchique, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Monchique
This graph shows how much precipitation Monchique, Portugal, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Monchique
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Monchique, Portugal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Monchique
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Monchique, Portugal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Monchique
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Monchique, Portugal, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Monchique by Month
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