Climate Insights for Coimbra

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Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
November
136 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Coimbra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 946 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Coimbra 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 6°C.The climate in Coimbra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 37.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Coimbra 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 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°JunMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°NovMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in Coimbra vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Coimbra vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 82mmMarPrecipitation: 118mmAprPrecipitation: 113mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmJunPrecipitation: 31mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmOctPrecipitation: 127mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 111mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 5inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Coimbra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 946 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 132 mm less than November, 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.Coimbra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.2 in less than November, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Coimbra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Coimbra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°50°F
Feb11°52°F
Mar12°54°F
Apr15°58°F
May17°63°F
Jun19°67°F
Jul22°71°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov13°55°F
Dec11°52°F

The best time to visit Coimbra 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 30 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Coimbra is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coimbra 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coimbra based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h7 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in