What’s the climate like in Rio Douro?
The current climate of Rio Douro features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rio Douro in recent years was 40°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2021.
On average, Rio Douro receives 838 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Rio Douro?
The best time to visit Rio Douro for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rio Douro. 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 Rio Douro
The climate table of Rio Douro 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 14 |
Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 101 | 83 | 87 | 47 | 33 | 7,5 | 11 | 64 | 94 | 101 | 99 |
UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 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: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation: 838 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,5 mm in July, 11 mm in August and 33 mm in June
- Wettest months: 110 mm in January, 101 mm in February and 101 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Rio Douro
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro
This graph shows how much precipitation Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rio Douro, Portugal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rio Douro
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rio Douro, 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 Rio Douro by Month
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