Climate Insights for Miranda do Douro

The climate in Miranda do Douro is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 554mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 75mm of rainfall. Miranda do Douro is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Miranda do Douro vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Miranda do Douro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 554mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 75mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 66mm 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.

Miranda do Douro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 Miranda do Douro, which began on March 20, 2026. Miranda do Douro 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 July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Miranda do Douro 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 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Miranda do Douro 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.