Climate Insights for Figueira da Foz

The climate in Figueira da Foz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 860mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 141mm of rainfall. Figueira da Foz 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 11°C.

Figueira da Foz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Figueira da Foz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 860mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 141mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 132mm 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.

Figueira da Foz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

It is currently summer in Figueira da Foz, which began on June 21, 2026. Figueira da Foz 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Figueira da Foz is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 Figueira da Foz 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.