Climate Insights for Charneca de Caparica

The climate in Charneca de Caparica is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 430mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Charneca de Caparica 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Charneca de Caparica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Charneca de Caparica is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 65mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 64mm less than December, 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.

Charneca de Caparica is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 26km/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.

It is currently spring in Charneca de Caparica, which began on March 20, 2026. Charneca de Caparica 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Charneca de Caparica is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Charneca de Caparica 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.