Climate Insights for Guimarães
Braga, Portugal
Climate Overview
The climate in Guimarães is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,734 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 239 mm of rainfall. Guimarães 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 4°C.The climate in Guimarães is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 68.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 9.4 in of rainfall. Guimarães 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 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Guimarães 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 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 Guimarães vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 46°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
Guimarães is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,734 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 239 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18 mm. That's 221 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.Guimarães is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.7 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
Guimarães is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Guimarães is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Guimarães is during 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 45 mm 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.The best time to visit Guimarães is during 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 1.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°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 Guimarães 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 Guimarães 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.