When is the best time to go to Castelo Branco
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Castelo Branco, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Castelo Branco are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 99mm | 4.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
Castelo Branco's weather in January is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castelo Branco for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Castelo Branco and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 101mm | 5.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Castelo Branco is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castelo Branco for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Castelo Branco and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 66mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Castelo Branco is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castelo Branco.
March is in the spring in Castelo Branco and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 67mm | 7.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
Castelo Branco's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castelo Branco.
April is in the spring in Castelo Branco and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 48mm | 9.6hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Castelo Branco and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castelo Branco, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Castelo Branco and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 33mm | 10.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
June in Castelo Branco is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castelo Branco, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Castelo Branco and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 3mm | 12.2hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Castelo Branco is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castelo Branco, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Castelo Branco and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 3mm | 11.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Castelo Branco is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castelo Branco, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Castelo Branco and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 33mm | 8.7hrs | 14.1hrs |
Castelo Branco's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castelo Branco, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Castelo Branco and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 78mm | 6.9hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Castelo Branco and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castelo Branco.
October is in the fall / autumn in Castelo Branco and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 96mm | 5.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Castelo Branco during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castelo Branco.
November is in the fall / autumn in Castelo Branco and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Castelo Branco weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 99mm | 4.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Castelo Branco is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castelo Branco for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Castelo Branco and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Castelo Branco with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Castelo Branco weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 101mm 4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
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