When is the best time to go to Monchique?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Monchique are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • Monchique has dry periods in June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are February, March, November and December


Annual weather in Monchique

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

Month
January 50°F/58°F
1.9in
February 50°F/58°F
2in
March 52°F/61°F
2.4in
April 54°F/65°F
2in
May 59°F/72°F
1.2in
June 63°F/77°F
0.4in
July 67°F/81°F
0.1in
August 68°F/83°F
0.2in
September 67°F/77°F
0.7in
October 63°F/72°F
1.9in
November 56°F/63°F
2.4in
December 52°F/59°F
2.5in


Weather and climate in Monchique

Monchique enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Monchique is 68°F (ranging from 58°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 17.6in, with a minimum of 0.1in in july and a maximum of 2.5in in december.
  • From january to february the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains about 2in each month.
  • From march to may the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and, in may, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of june and october the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains in october about 1.9in.
  • In the month of november the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 56°F and it rains about 12% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Monchique

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

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Monchique

Find out when Monchique 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 Monchique

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

Figure: Visitor index for Monchique month by month



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