When is the best time to go to Ribeira Grande?

When is the best time to go to Ribeira Grande? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Ribeira Grande
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September, October and November
  • Ribeira Grande has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December
  • September is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are September and October


Annual weather in Ribeira Grande

For full information about the climate and weather in Ribeira Grande a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 72°F/74°F
0.1in
February 70°F/72°F
0.3in
March 70°F/74°F
0.2in
April 72°F/74°F
0.1in
May 72°F/76°F
0.2in
June 74°F/76°F
0.2in
July 76°F/77°F
0.2in
August 77°F/81°F
1.2in
September 79°F/81°F
3.3in
October 79°F/81°F
1.8in
November 77°F/79°F
0.4in
December 74°F/76°F
0.4in


Weather and climate in Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ribeira Grande is 77°F (ranging from 72°F in february to 81°F in september). Annual rainfall is 8.1in, with a minimum of 0.1in in january and a maximum of 3.3in in september.
  • Between january and june the climate is very good. At lunchtime, it's 76°F in average.
  • Between the months of july and november the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 79°F and it rains in november about 0.4in.
  • In december the climate is perfect. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and it rains in december about 0.4in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ribeira Grande

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ribeira Grande: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ribeira Grande

Find out when Ribeira Grande has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ribeira Grande

  • Very low season in Ribeira Grande
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, May, June, September, October and December.
  • Low season in Ribeira Grande
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Ribeira Grande
    The number of visitors to Ribeira Grande is high in: January and July.
  • Peak season in Ribeira Grande
    The largest number of tourists visiting Ribeira Grande is during: February, August and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Ribeira Grande month by month



Best time for low prices in Ribeira Grande

Average prices of hotels in Ribeira Grande month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Ribeira Grande. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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