When is the best time to go to Vila Nova de Gaia

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, 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.

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Vila Nova de Gaia weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Vila Nova de Gaia 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

Vila Nova de Gaia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 169mm 4.4hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in January in Vila Nova de Gaia is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Vila Nova de Gaia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 167mm 5hrs 11.6hrs

February in Vila Nova de Gaia is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Vila Nova de Gaia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 112mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Vila Nova de Gaia is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 112mm 4.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Vila Nova de Gaia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 108mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Vila Nova de Gaia's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Vila Nova de Gaia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 87mm 9.1hrs 15.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in Vila Nova de Gaia and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vila Nova de Gaia.

May is in the spring in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Vila Nova de Gaia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 53mm 9.8hrs 10.6hrs

Vila Nova de Gaia's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Vila Nova de Gaia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 15mm 10.7hrs 11.6hrs

July in Vila Nova de Gaia is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Vila Nova de Gaia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 20mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Vila Nova de Gaia is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Vila Nova de Gaia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 62mm 8.1hrs 14.2hrs

Vila Nova de Gaia's weather in September is typically warm 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 Vila Nova de Gaia.

September is in the fall / autumn in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 62mm 2.4 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Vila Nova de Gaia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 129mm 6.5hrs 15.5hrs

October is a wet month in Vila Nova de Gaia and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vila Nova de Gaia.

October is in the fall / autumn in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Vila Nova de Gaia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 146mm 5.1hrs 10.6hrs

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Vila Nova de Gaia during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Vila Nova de Gaia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 171mm 4.5hrs 11.6hrs

December in Vila Nova de Gaia is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vila Nova de Gaia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Vila Nova de Gaia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Gaia with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Vila Nova de Gaia weather stats

Vila Nova de Gaia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: July 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 13.3°C 55.9°F
Wettest month: December 171mm 6.7ins
Warmest sea: August 18.9°C 66°F
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