When is the best time to go to Porto da Cruz?

When is the best time to go to Porto da Cruz? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Porto da Cruz
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September and October
  • Porto da Cruz has dry periods in July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October and November


Annual weather in Porto da Cruz

For full information about the climate and weather in Porto da Cruz a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 63°F/65°F
2.5in
February 61°F/63°F
2in
March 61°F/63°F
1.6in
April 63°F/65°F
1.2in
May 65°F/67°F
0.6in
June 68°F/70°F
0.8in
July 70°F/74°F
0.3in
August 72°F/76°F
0.3in
September 72°F/74°F
0.9in
October 72°F/74°F
2.3in
November 67°F/70°F
2.6in
December 67°F/67°F
2.5in


Weather and climate in Porto da Cruz

Porto da Cruz enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Porto da Cruz is 68°F (ranging from 63°F in february to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 17.3in, with a minimum of 0.3in in august and a maximum of 2.6in in november.
  • Between january and may the climate is beautiful. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 1% of the time in may.
  • Between june and september the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 74°F in average and it rains in september about 0.9in.
  • Between october and december the climate is good. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 2.5in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Porto da Cruz

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Porto da Cruz: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Porto da Cruz

Find out when Porto da Cruz has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Porto da Cruz

  • Very low season in Porto da Cruz
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and November.
  • Low season in Porto da Cruz
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, June and December.
  • High season in Porto da Cruz
    The number of visitors to Porto da Cruz is high in: April, May, July, September and October.
  • Peak season in Porto da Cruz
    The largest number of tourists visiting Porto da Cruz is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Porto da Cruz month by month



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