July Weather in Sao Vicente, Madeira (Portugal) - 2025

Sao Vicente, popularly known as Cape St. Vincent, is a headland located in the municipality of Vila Do Bispo. It is located in the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, and the mainland of the European continent.  This place is well known for its astonishing view, one of the most amazing things you will ever see - the pounding storms and the blasting winds on the headland. Back in the 14th century, it was thought to be the end of the known world. It is also home to one of Europe's brightest lighthouses, it can be seen from miles away.

Sao Vicente is a preferred destination for many snowbirds. This is mostly because of the calm weather when compared to other locations in the region during winter. Asides from these quick facts, the place has multiple attractions to visit. It also has all the amenities you might need for a lush and comfortable resort experience.

Weather July 2025 in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal):

Generally, July in Sao Vicente will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the month of July.
Comfortable (not really humid) with nice temperatures

July weather in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal)

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in July in Sao Vicente, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if July is comfortable or humid

Generally, July in Sao Vicente will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66°F / 19°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the humidity level.

Sao Vicente does not have a lot of rainy days in July. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for July 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

July weather in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in July in Sao Vicente, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Sao Vicente in July

Generally, you can expect in July an average temperature of 69°F / 21°C during the day and an average of 66°F / 19°C during the night. In July, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 73°F / 23°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 62°F / 17°C.

When looking at the whole year, February and March are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. And almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 71°F / 22°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Sao Vicente during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Sao Vicente during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. January, February, March and April are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. And almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Sao Vicente each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Sao Vicente during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Sao Vicente during the year.

- Can you expect rain in July in Sao Vicente?

Generally, you can expect about 3 rain days in July, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.5 inches / 13 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.5 inches / 88 mmmm. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is less than June, which sees around 0.8 inches / 21 mm of rain. And less than August, which sees around 0.8 inches / 20 mm of rain

Rain days for Sao Vicente during the year.
Rain days for Sao Vicente during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 3 and 4 days. December is the month with the most rain days with around 14 days. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is slightly less than June, which sees an average of between 5 and 6 days of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees an average of between 5 and 6 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Sao Vicente for July

You can expect in July, the water temperature for Sao Vicente to be between 73°F / 23°C and 69°F / 21°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August and September And have the highest water temperature, withan average of between 75°F / 24°C and 77°F / 25°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 66°F / 19°C. When comparing the water temperature from July with the month before and after, July has a water temperature almost equal to June, with a water temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from August, that is an average of between 75°F / 24°C and 77°F / 25°C.

Water temperature for Sao Vicente during the year.
Water temperature for Sao Vicente during the year.

- Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in Sao Vicente

Generally, you can expect around 6 sunny days in July and around 17 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, August is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 2 and 3 sunny days. When comparing July with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than June, with around 3 sunny days. And slightly less than August, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Sao Vicente
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Sao Vicente

We have looked at the sunny days in Sao Vicente. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. March is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 13 cloudy days. September is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. When comparing July with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than June, with around 12 cloudy days. And slightly more than August, with an average of between 5 and 6 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in July in Sao Vicente?

Generally, July in Sao Vicente will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Sao Vicente to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). And almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Sao Vicente
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Sao Vicente

What to do in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) in July

You are not going to run out of locations to visit in the area. Some of these include:

  • Sao Vicente Caves: Take a guided tour through the pathways and pools of the caves formed by the volcanic eruptions 890,000 years ago. Explore the Volcanism Centre with explanatory audio-visual displays of this extraordinarily beautiful site. 
  • HP16 Levada Faja do Rodrigues: This path is filled with the maritime pines at the beginning and the long tunnels at the end of the trail. If you're looking for an interesting long walk the trail features a magnificent landscape, mesmerizing feels of the waterfalls and untamed wildlife at the end of the hike.
  • The Lime Route Museum Center: If you are a little curious about limestone production, this center has two lime quarries, a lime kiln as well as buildings and a set of fossils dating back to five million years ago. You can also watch a video that explains the production of lime. This area has great cultural and national heritage.
  • Porto Do Seixal Beach: is a small black sandy beach that offers a view of the magnificent northern coastline of beautiful Madeira. The beach is a perfect gateway for unbridled fun and relaxation. Your family would love to visit a beach like this one for relaxation or they could go swimming among tons of other exciting things to choose from.
  • Sao Vicente Lighthouse: is a red lighthouse that was maintained by the monks as far back as 1515, it can be seen from miles away and is known as one of the brightest lighthouses in Europe. There is also a small museum in the lighthouse which explains the historical importance of this lighthouse.
  • Chapel of Lady Fatima: It is an eye-catchy, small, and beautifully constructed chapel which catches your attention as you pass by the village. The tower of the chapel has clocked in every part of the building showing different times. The Chapel was built in 1948 in celebration of the end of World War II. You would have to hike a little distance to reach this creatively constructed chapel.

Is it humid in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) in July?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) in July. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in July in Sao Vicente, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Sao Vicente during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of July, you can expect that Sao Vicente will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Sao Vicente
Humidity level for Sao Vicente

Is July a good time to go to Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal)?

Trying to answer the question of whether July is a good time to go to Sao Vicente is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Sao Vicente in July, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In July, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 66°F / 19°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 6 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during July. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that July a good time to go to Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal) in July?

In Sao Vicente, it does not rain all day in July. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal), there are, on average 6 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days in July. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is July the rainiest month in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal)?

July is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Sao Vicente, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 14 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 3 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.5 inches / 88 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain.

Is July the most sunniest month in Sao Vicente Madeira (Portugal)?

July is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Sao Vicente, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

August is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 6 sunny days, and 17 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

September is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. September is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While March is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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