Climate Insights for Darque

Viana do Castelo, Distrito de Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
October
271mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darque is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1839mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 271mm of rainfall. Darque 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Feb Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Dec Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Darque 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 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 213mm Feb Precipitation: 172mm Mar Precipitation: 193mm Apr Precipitation: 166mm May Precipitation: 128mm Jun Precipitation: 75mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 26mm Sep Precipitation: 99mm Oct Precipitation: 271mm Nov Precipitation: 224mm Dec Precipitation: 249mm
Precipitation

Darque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1839mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 153mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 271mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22mm. That's 249mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Darque is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Darque, which began on March 20, 2026. Darque 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 487mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 594mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 634mm across the season with a monthly average of 211mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 13°
May 16°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 18°
Oct 15°
Nov 11°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Darque is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. 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 Darque 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
4 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
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