Climate Insights for Montijo Air Base

The climate in Montijo Air Base is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 446mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Montijo Air Base 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 8°C.

Temperatures in Montijo Air Base vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°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.

Montijo Air Base is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 446mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 61mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 60mm 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.

Montijo Air Base is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 18km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Montijo Air Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Montijo Air Base 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Montijo Air Base is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montijo Air Base 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.