Setubal, Portugal Climate

Setúbal climate

Setúbal's mild year is strongest from spring through autumn

Setúbal's climate display places the average summer high at 86°F, with about 35 days above 90°F, an average winter low of 46°F, and about one day below freezing. Nine months are listed as comfortable, March through November are the best months, and January is the toughest. The display labels allergies High, heat risk Moderate, and drought risk Medium to High from 0.6 to 0.8.

Humidity is 72 percent and annual solar exposure is 1,792 peak sun hours. Air quality is labeled Excellent at 4.4 out of 5, while the long term fine particle row is labeled Good at 8.8 micrograms per cubic metre for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. Mild temperatures still leave questions about damp, ventilation, shade, allergies, heating, and the way the home feels indoors.

Living through the seasons

Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort: Very Good

Average Summer High: 86°F
Days Above 90°F: 35 days/year
Summer Feel: Very Good

Average Winter Low: 46°F / 8°C
Days Below Freezing: 1 day/year
Winter Feel: Excellent

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity: 72%
Comfortable Months: 9 months
Solar Exposure: 1792 peak sun hrs/yr

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: High

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution: 8.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Best Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Toughest Months: Jan
Heat Risk: Moderate
Drought Risk: Medium - High (0.6-0.8)
Weather Volatility: Excellent

Setubal in everyday life

Could Setubal work for you?

What may work well

The average summer high is 86°F and the average winter low is 46°F in the published display.
Nine months are listed as comfortable, with March through November the best months.
The display shows about one day below freezing and a long season for parks and waterfront time.
Long term fine particle pollution is labeled Good at 8.8 micrograms per cubic metre for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average.

What to think about

Humidity is 72 percent and allergy levels are High, so ventilation, shade, moisture care, and personal tolerance deserve a close home review.
January is the toughest month in the display even though the winter cold is limited.
Heat risk is Moderate and drought risk is Medium to High from 0.6 to 0.8, so summer water and shade questions remain practical.
Climate and air summaries do not tell you how one home feels or what one person's exposure will be.

Plan for Setúbal's humidity and allergies as well as its mild months

Visit in January and a warm month
Compare the home's morning and afternoon comfort, heating, ventilation, shade, daylight, damp, allergies, heat, and the route to care during both parts of the year.
Price ventilation and moisture care
Ask about windows, ventilation, heating, energy cost, moisture control, shade, cooling, drying space, roof, drainage, and maintenance before choosing the home.
Choose indoor options for high allergy days
Keep museums, music, Casa do Corpo Santo, cultural facilities, reading, home activities, and practical errands available when parks and waterfront plans are less inviting.
Check allergy and air needs
Use the High allergy label and the Good modeled fine particle row as planning references, then consider the household's ventilation, filtration, shade, and personal needs.

Questions retirees ask

What are Setúbal's typical summer and winter temperatures?

The published display shows an average summer high of 86°F and an average winter low of 46°F. About 35 days rise above 90°F and about one day falls below freezing, while shade, wind, damp, heating, allergies, and the home affect personal comfort.

Does Setúbal get extreme heat or freezing weather?

The climate summary lists about 35 days above 90°F and about one day below freezing each year. Those are planning summaries, so a home still needs cooling, heating, shade, ventilation, and a wet weather plan.

Does Setúbal have high allergies?

The displayed allergy level is High. Ask how the home handles ventilation, filtration, windows, humidity, outdoor air, and the parts of the year when personal symptoms may be more difficult.

What is Setúbal's toughest month?

January is the toughest month in the current climate display. Compare homes during the cooler and wetter edge when possible rather than judging only from a pleasant spring visit.

What should I ask about climate before choosing a home?

Ask about humidity, damp, drainage, heating, ventilation, daylight, window condition, energy cost, shade, summer comfort, allergies, and the route to care during rain or a hot spell.

Setúbal may fit a retiree who wants moderate temperatures and a long outdoor season, provided the home handles humidity, allergies, heat, ventilation, and the January edge. Compare the indoor experience across seasons, then use Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

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
Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-07-10
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13

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