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Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.2°C and the city receives roughly 751 mm of precipitation across 85 rainy days a year, with around 2532 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.1°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
88/100

Climate overview

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.2°C and the city receives roughly 751 mm of precipitation across 85 rainy days a year, with around 2532 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.1°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Vila Nova de Gaia is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average16.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (27.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (5.1°C)
  • Comfort score88/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Vila Nova de Gaia receives about 751 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 85 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Vila Nova de Gaia sees an estimated 2532 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Vila Nova de Gaia monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan15.1°C5.1°C107 mm12100 h
Feb15.9°C5.9°C88 mm10125 h
Mar18.1°C8.1°C74 mm8164 h
Apr21.2°C11.2°C59 mm7203 h
May24.2°C14.2°C37 mm4275 h
Jun26.4°C16.4°C15 mm2331 h
Jul27.2°C17.2°C6 mm1356 h
Aug26.4°C16.4°C15 mm2331 h
Sep24.2°C14.2°C44 mm5260 h
Oct21.2°C11.2°C85 mm9176 h
Nov18.1°C8.1°C107 mm12117 h
Dec15.9°C5.9°C114 mm1394 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Vila Nova de Gaia are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    16°C / 6°C

    309 mm rain

  • Spring

    21°C / 11°C

    170 mm rain

  • Summer

    27°C / 17°C

    36 mm rain

  • Autumn

    21°C / 11°C

    236 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Vila Nova de Gaia has a climate comfort score of 88/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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