Climate and best seasons to visit Portugal. Actual weather forecast

The Mediterranean climate is dominant in Portugal. The ocean has a huge influence on its formation. Air masses coming from the ocean make the temperature in Portugal lower than is customary for this climatic zone. There is a high humidity in the mountainous regions. In these regions, an average of 2,000 millimeters of precipitation falls a year, whereas in the south it does not fall more than 500 millimeters. The weather in the southernmost regions of the country is hotter and drier. The climate on the island part of Portugal is mild, without exhausting heat and severe frosts. In general, the country has the largest number of sunny days throughout Europe as a whole.

Spring begins in Portugal from the first days of February and in the northern regions, in the first days of March. The amount of precipitation is gradually reduced. The temperature in March is around 16-17°C. With the onset of April, there are more and more clear days. Precipitation may fall, but it is extremely rare. The temperature fluctuates within 19°C. The day/night temperature fluctuation is about 10°C. In May, the daytime temperature reaches 22°C and the water temperature warms up to 17°C.

June is considered the most comfortable month from a climatic point of view. The daytime air temperature during this period reaches 25°C. Sunny days last at least 10 hours, although the temperature of the water in the ocean continues to be low, enough for a beach holiday. However, due to the flowing Gulf Stream, the water temperature on the islands at the end of June reaches 21°C. In the mountainous regions of the country, even by mid-July the air temperature does not rise above 19°C. The weather is at its warmest in August; the temperature climbs to 28°C. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

With the beginning of September, the temperature of air and water gradually begins to fall. In the first days of October, there are cold rains almost every day but at night, it becomes significantly cool. Nevertheless, the temperature of water and air on the islands at this point is about 23°C. However, with the onset of November it gets even colder there; sunny day becomes shorter and there are strong winds. In December, the air temperature is about 13°C. Only in the northern mountainous regions can the temperature drop to 5°C. Frosts as a rule, does not occur at this time. In January, there is a lot of precipitation. On average there are at least 12 rainy days in a month.

Tourists can visit Portugal at any time of the year, thanks to the mild climate of Portugal. Everything depends on your financial possibilities and personal preferences. The peak of the tourist activity takes place usually in the summer months. During this period, there is the most comfortable climate for a delightful beach holiday. This is especially true on the island territories. The beach season begins from the end of April, although the water temperature in the Atlantic can be only 15 degrees. Also, quite a lot of tourists come to Portugal for the New Year and Christmas holidays. A relatively low season is recorded at the end of autumn and lasts until mid-April. The weather during this period is quite unstable, rainy, so not everyone risks going on vacation during this period. Although, of course, it is during winter on the islands that you can save up to 50% of your budget and all the same enjoy this ecological recreation.

Thanks to the long Atlantic beach line, fans of windsurfing often come to Portugal. The best conditions for this type of sport are created in the country throughout the year. According to the instructors, the best time for this sport is at the beginning of May and until the end of November. Large waves are observed in February, April and September. Portugal also has all necessary conditions for excellent fishing and spear fishing. Night fishing season is open all year round. The best catch is usually between mid-summer and mid-autumn. In Portugal, you can catch blue marlin, gold mackerel and fish sword. Hunting for lamprey begins in the first days of March.

To get acquainted with the UNESCO monuments in Portugal, it is better to plan your trip from the end of April until the end of June. Popular excursion tours are organized in September and October. The cruise season starts in Portugal in the middle of spring. The ski season lasts only two months, from January to March. The only ski resort of the country will pleasantly surprise beginners of winter sports. In order to try balneal resorts and SPA hotels, it is best to choose the second half of autumn and spring for your holiday. To get acquainted with the customs of the country, to understand their mentality and get to know the traditions, it is best to visit the country during national holidays. For instance, the country celebrates Independence Day on October 5th. Many carnivals and fairs take place in February. In the middle of summer in Agueda they arrange an enchanting show of umbrellas.