Ponte de Lima weather in July
In July, Ponte de Lima sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 38 mm of rain across 5 wet days and about 14.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Ponte de Lima's 1st-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ponte de Lima's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- 5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 48 min
- 5:17 AM – 8:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
Ponte de Lima is human settlement in Portugal.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical July day in Ponte de Lima reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 |
| 2 | 24 | 14 |
| 3 | 24 | 14 |
| 4 | 24 | 14 |
| 5 | 24 | 14 |
| 6 | 24 | 14 |
| 7 | 24 | 14 |
| 8 | 25 | 14 |
| 9 | 25 | 15 |
| 10 | 25 | 15 |
| 11 | 25 | 15 |
| 12 | 25 | 15 |
| 13 | 25 | 15 |
| 14 | 25 | 15 |
| 15 | 25 | 15 |
| 16 | 25 | 15 |
| 17 | 25 | 15 |
| 18 | 25 | 15 |
| 19 | 25 | 15 |
| 20 | 25 | 15 |
| 21 | 26 | 15 |
| 22 | 26 | 15 |
| 23 | 26 | 15 |
| 24 | 26 | 15 |
| 25 | 26 | 15 |
| 26 | 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 26 | 15 |
| 28 | 26 | 15 |
| 29 | 26 | 15 |
| 30 | 26 | 15 |
| 31 | 26 | 15 |
Ponte de Lima weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 5° | 237 | 13.3 | 9.3 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 13° / 5° | 153 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 16° / 7° | 180 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 17° / 8° | 167 | 14.1 | 13.1 | 4.9 |
| May | 19° / 10° | 148 | 13 | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 66 | 7.9 | 15 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 25° / 15° | 38 | 5 | 14.7 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 25° / 15° | 53 | 5.5 | 13.7 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 23° / 13° | 100 | 8.2 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 19° / 11° | 250 | 13.3 | 10.9 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 15° / 7° | 240 | 13.5 | 9.6 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 13° / 5° | 246 | 13.5 | 9 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 79 | 21 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 79 | 21 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 81 | 19 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 81 | 19 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Ponte de Lima gets around 38 mm of rain over 5 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 8 | 18 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 15 |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 14 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 50% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Comfortable (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 51 | 19 | 0 |
| 2 | 29 | 51 | 19 | 1 |
| 3 | 29 | 51 | 19 | 1 |
| 4 | 28 | 51 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | 28 | 51 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 27 | 51 | 21 | 1 |
| 7 | 26 | 51 | 22 | 1 |
| 8 | 26 | 50 | 23 | 1 |
| 9 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 1 |
| 10 | 24 | 49 | 26 | 1 |
| 11 | 23 | 49 | 27 | 1 |
| 12 | 22 | 49 | 28 | 1 |
| 13 | 21 | 48 | 29 | 1 |
| 14 | 20 | 48 | 30 | 1 |
| 15 | 19 | 48 | 31 | 1 |
| 16 | 18 | 49 | 32 | 1 |
| 17 | 17 | 49 | 33 | 1 |
| 18 | 16 | 49 | 33 | 1 |
| 19 | 15 | 50 | 34 | 1 |
| 20 | 15 | 50 | 34 | 1 |
| 21 | 14 | 51 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 14 | 51 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 13 | 51 | 35 | 1 |
| 24 | 13 | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| 25 | 13 | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| 26 | 13 | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| 27 | 14 | 51 | 34 | 1 |
| 28 | 14 | 51 | 34 | 1 |
| 29 | 15 | 51 | 33 | 1 |
| 30 | 16 | 50 | 33 | 1 |
| 31 | 16 | 51 | 32 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 8 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:08 AM to 5:31 AM, and sunset from 8:08 PM to 7:50 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 5:08 | 8:08 |
| 2 | 15.0 | 5:08 | 8:08 |
| 3 | 15.0 | 5:09 | 8:07 |
| 4 | 15.0 | 5:09 | 8:07 |
| 5 | 15.0 | 5:10 | 8:07 |
| 6 | 14.9 | 5:10 | 8:07 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 5:11 | 8:07 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 5:12 | 8:06 |
| 9 | 14.9 | 5:12 | 8:06 |
| 10 | 14.9 | 5:13 | 8:06 |
| 11 | 14.9 | 5:14 | 8:05 |
| 12 | 14.8 | 5:14 | 8:05 |
| 13 | 14.8 | 5:15 | 8:04 |
| 14 | 14.8 | 5:16 | 8:04 |
| 15 | 14.8 | 5:17 | 8:03 |
| 16 | 14.8 | 5:17 | 8:03 |
| 17 | 14.7 | 5:18 | 8:02 |
| 18 | 14.7 | 5:19 | 8:01 |
| 19 | 14.7 | 5:20 | 8:01 |
| 20 | 14.7 | 5:21 | 8:00 |
| 21 | 14.6 | 5:22 | 7:59 |
| 22 | 14.6 | 5:22 | 7:58 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 5:23 | 7:58 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 5:24 | 7:57 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 5:25 | 7:56 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 5:26 | 7:55 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 5:27 | 7:54 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 5:28 | 7:53 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 5:29 | 7:52 |
| 30 | 14.3 | 5:30 | 7:51 |
| 31 | 14.3 | 5:31 | 7:50 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.23 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.56 kWh/m² to a high of 7.23 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 7.23 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ponte de Lima
None of Ponte de Lima's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ponte de Lima's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Ponte de Lima?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Ponte de Lima for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ponte de Lima in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Ponte de Lima sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 15°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ponte de Lima in July
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 17°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 17 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Bracing |
UV index in Ponte de Lima in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ponte de Lima peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Ponte de Lima in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ponte de Lima is worst in September — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Ponte de Lima?
Ponte de Lima sits at 41.8°N, 8.6°W, 13 m above sea level, in Portugal. The nearest listed city is Arcos de Valdevez, 16 km away.
Topography around Ponte de Lima
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ponte de Lima.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ponte de Lima has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 259 m around an average of 59 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 882 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,517 m.
The land around Ponte de Lima is covered by trees (46%) and grassland (36%) within 3 km, trees (61%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and trees (42%), grassland (26%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Portugal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 60% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $32,082
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 8.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 612
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ponte de Lima (41.7672°, -8.5839°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).