When is the best time to go to Ribeira Grande
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ribeira Grande, 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 Ribeira Grande
Ribeira Grande weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ribeira Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 122mm | 3.3hrs | 10.8hrs |
January is a wet month in Ribeira Grande and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ribeira Grande and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 108mm | 3.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Ribeira Grande is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 92mm | 4.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ribeira Grande is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 72mm | 5.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Ribeira Grande's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Ribeira Grande.
April is in the spring in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
Ribeira Grande weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 61mm | 6.2hrs | 15.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Ribeira Grande and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ribeira Grande.
May is in the spring in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 54mm | 6.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ribeira Grande during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ribeira Grande, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 54mm 2.1 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 41mm | 7.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Ribeira Grande is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ribeira Grande, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 41mm 1.6 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 58mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ribeira Grande is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ribeira Grande, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 58mm 2.3 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 94mm | 6.2hrs | 14.1hrs |
Ribeira Grande's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ribeira Grande, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 94mm 3.7 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 107mm | 4.9hrs | 15.2hrs |
October is a damp month in Ribeira Grande and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 123mm | 3.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
Ribeira Grande's weather in November is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Ribeira Grande weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 127mm | 3hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Ribeira Grande is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ribeira Grande for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ribeira Grande and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ribeira Grande weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 127mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
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