The best times to visit Melgaco for ideal weather are

May 7th to October 28th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Melgaco Travel Info

Weather in Melgaco

Temperature

Average temperatures in Melgaco vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 42nd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Melgaco, the hottest months are August, July, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid August where highs are regularly around 79.4°F (26.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 58.1°F (14.5°C) at night.

Melgaco Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Melgaco Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Melgaco Perceived Temperature (F)

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Melgaco Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Melgaco Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 54.2 47 41.7
Feb 56.3 47.6 41.3
Mar 61.2 51.2 43.9
Apr 64.5 54.7 47.3
May 68.2 58.1 49.8
Jun 73.5 63 54.6
Jul 76.3 65.7 57.2
Aug 77.1 66.1 57.8
Sep 75.9 64.5 56.4
Oct 69.1 59.2 52.3
Nov 59.4 50.9 45.1
Dec 55.4 47.6 42

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 12.3 8.3 5.4
Feb 13.5 8.7 5.2
Mar 16.2 10.7 6.6
Apr 18.1 12.6 8.5
May 20.1 14.5 9.9
Jun 23.1 17.2 12.6
Jul 24.6 18.7 14
Aug 25.1 18.9 14.3
Sep 24.4 18.1 13.6
Oct 20.6 15.1 11.3
Nov 15.2 10.5 7.3
Dec 13 8.7 5.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Melgaco are July, August, and then September. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid July. For example, on the week of July 9th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid January with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of January 15th.

When can you find snow in Melgaco? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Melgaco.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Melgaco (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 44% 0 8.9
Feb 37% 0 6
Mar 28% 0 5.1
Apr 33% 0 4.8
May 28% 0 4.4
Jun 18% 0 2.4
Jul 12% 0 1.6
Aug 13% 0 1.7
Sep 14% 0 2.3
Oct 28% 0 7.2
Nov 38% 0 6.8
Dec 35% 0 7.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 44 0 22.6
Feb 37 0 15.2
Mar 28 0 13
Apr 33 0 12.2
May 28 0 11.2
Jun 18 0 6.1
Jul 12 0 4.1
Aug 13 0 4.3
Sep 14 0 5.8
Oct 28 0 18.3
Nov 38 0 17.3
Dec 35 0 18.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Melgaco has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (66.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (84.3%).

Wind in Melgaco is usually calm. The windiest month is May, followed by February and March. May’s average wind speed of around 6.1 knots (7 MPH or 11.3 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 13.9 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Melgaco.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.7 Light breeze 11.9 Significant breeze
Feb 6 Light breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
Mar 5.9 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Apr 5.7 Light breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
May 6.1 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Jun 5.8 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Jul 5.4 Light breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Aug 5.4 Light breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Sep 4.9 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Oct 5.1 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze
Nov 5.1 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze
Dec 5.8 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 84.3%
Feb 74.6%
Mar 66.5%
Apr 69.3%
May 69.1%
Jun 68.5%
Jul 70%
Aug 69.8%
Sep 68.3%
Oct 75.3%
Nov 82.2%
Dec 81.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Melgaco?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Portugal; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Oct 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Melgaco, Portugal is May, followed by August and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Melgaco in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 37.1 in November means 37.1% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Melgaco Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 9 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 4 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Melgaco, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 77.2°F (25.1°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 to 11 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Melgaco to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 58.2°F (14.6°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 10 to 14 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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