Climate Insights for Caranguejeira

Leiria, Distrito de Leiria, Portugal

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
October
111mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Caranguejeira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 756mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Caranguejeira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Feb Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Mar Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° May Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Caranguejeira vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 79mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 93mm May Precipitation: 57mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 41mm Oct Precipitation: 111mm Nov Precipitation: 91mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm
Precipitation

Caranguejeira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 756mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 111mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 106mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Caranguejeira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Caranguejeira, which began on March 20, 2026. Caranguejeira is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 236mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 11°
Mar 12°
Apr 14°
May 17°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 22°
Sep 20°
Oct 17°
Nov 13°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Caranguejeira is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caranguejeira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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