Climate Insights for Vila Franca de Xira

The climate in Vila Franca de Xira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 572mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira 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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Vila Franca de Xira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 572mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 84mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 82mm less than March, 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.

Vila Franca de Xira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Vila Franca de Xira, which began on September 23, 2026. Vila Franca de Xira 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Vila Franca de Xira 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 32mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vila Franca de Xira 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.