Coimbra climate
Coimbra offers seasonal central Portugal weather with wet winters and warm summer highs
The IPMA Coimbra and Bencanta 1991 to 2020 normal reports an annual mean of 16.2°C, monthly mean temperatures from 10.1°C in January to 22.4°C in August, average highs up to 29.1°C in August, average lows down to 5.2°C in January, annual precipitation of 866.0 millimetres and about 94.0 days with at least 1 millimetre of rain. Station 707 is at 40.2134 North, 8.4552 West and 26.6 metres, so these are station normals rather than a guarantee for every neighborhood.
The current modeled reading is 17.0°C, 89 percent humidity and AQI 43. These values describe present coordinate conditions only. They are not long term Coimbra averages, local monitor observations or personal forecasts, so keep them separate from the Coimbra and Bencanta station normal.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
3.3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 86°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 43 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 86°F
Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 40°F / 5°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 10 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Excellent
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 74%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1648 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.4 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 10 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jan
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Medium (0.4-0.6)
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 10 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.5 / 5
Coimbra in everyday life
Could Coimbra work for you?
What may work well
- Seasonal variation and warm summer highs may suit a retiree who prefers central Portugal to colder northern weather.
- The IPMA station normal provides a clear reference for winter lows, summer highs and annual rain.
- The university, museums, gardens, river places and indoor cultural options can support a varied calendar when rain changes outdoor plans.
What to think about
- Wet winter periods, humidity, summer heat and river valley conditions can change comfort and mobility.
- Current modeled readings are not long term averages, local monitor observations or personal forecasts.
- Heating, cooling, ventilation, damp prevention, hills and energy costs can decide whether one home works.
Experience Coimbra weather before committing
Visit in more than one season
Notice cool evenings, rain, humidity, summer heat, shade, indoor dampness, daylight and how much outdoor time feels comfortable from the exact home.
Inspect the home systems
Ask about heating, cooling, insulation, windows, ventilation, energy use, maintenance, damp prevention, light and repair responsibility.
Walk the weather route
Follow the path to groceries, pharmacy, care, SMTUC, rail, the university and river places in rain or heat, including shelter, hills, surfaces and return time.
Keep readings properly labeled
Record current modeled temperature, humidity and AQI as present conditions, then use the Coimbra and Bencanta normal for longer term planning.
Questions retirees ask
Is Coimbra warm all year?
No. The IPMA Coimbra and Bencanta normal shows cool winter months, warm summer highs and seasonal rain. Inspect heating, ventilation, damp prevention and cooling.
What does the current 17.0°C reading tell me?
It describes a current modeled coordinate reading. It is not a long term Coimbra average, a station observation or a personal forecast.
Is humidity a concern in Coimbra?
The current modeled humidity is 89 percent, while conditions vary by season and neighborhood. Check ventilation, windows, heating, cooling and damp prevention.
Can the river make Coimbra climate easier?
The river adds public space and scenery, but it does not remove rain, humidity, heat, changing surfaces or route choices. Judge the home and daily paths together.
What is the best climate visit plan?
Visit in a pleasant period and a wet or hot period if possible. Record indoor comfort, energy use, shelter, surfaces, hills and the route to food, care and transport.
Coimbra climate planning is strongest when the IPMA normal, present modeled readings, indoor systems, river valley conditions and the wet or hot daily route are considered together. Save the weather notes, Compare another city, and choose Find my fit after the home works beyond a holiday day.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
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