July Weather in Silves, Portugal - 2025

Silves is a small municipality located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Casually resting beside the banks of the Arcade River, Algarve is one of the most peaceful and calm places to visit in winter. It has a scenic view and a laid-back atmosphere. This ancient capital of Algarve was once an impregnable fortress and a major trading center in the region. It is no wonder the city today has historically significant infrastructures, boasts, and a deep-rooted cultural value. It is the perfect spot for snowbirds, the place offers various resorting amenities and is great for a nice, relaxing holiday.

Weather July 2025 in Silves Portugal:

Generally, July in Silves will be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the month of July.
Comfortable (not really humid) with high temperatures
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July weather in Silves Portugal

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

Generally, July in Silves will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 60°F / 16°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the humidity level.

Silves does not have a lot of rainy days in July. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 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 Silves Portugal in more detail

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

- What will the temperature be in Silves in July

Generally, you can expect in July an average temperature of 89°F / 32°C during the day and an average of 60°F / 16°C during the night. In July, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 102°F / 39°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 51°F / 11°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°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 82°F / 28°C. And equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Silves during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Silves 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, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 102°F / 39°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 68°F / 20°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 96°F / 36°C. And almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 100°F / 38°C.

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

Day and night temperature variation for Silves during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Silves during the year.

- Can you expect rain in July in Silves?

Generally, you can expect about 1 rain days in July, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July and August are the driest months, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches / 2 mm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.8 inches / 96 mmmm. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is less than June, which sees around 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain. And equal to August, which sees around 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain

Rain days for Silves during the year.
Rain days for Silves 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 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with around 10 days. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees around 2 days of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees around 1 day of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Silves for July

You can expect in July, the water temperature for Silves to be between 71°F / 22°C and 62°F / 17°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 has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C. February and March And have the lowest water temperature, with around 62°F / 17°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 69°F / 21°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from August, that is an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C.

Water temperature for Silves during the year.
Water temperature for Silves during the year.

- Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in Silves

Generally, you can expect around 16 sunny days in July and around 15 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 16 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. When comparing July with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with an average of between 14 and 15 sunny days. And almost equal to August, with an average of between 14 and 15 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Silves
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Silves

We have looked at the sunny days in Silves. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing July with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with around 1 cloudy day. And almost equal to August, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in July in Silves?

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

We use the humidity and temperature in Silves 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). August 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 "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Silves
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Silves

What to do in Silves Portugal in July

Silves is a popular tourist location. There are many places to visit and sights to see in the area. Some of these include:

  • Castle of Silves: This medieval historical landmark was once a fortress, trading, and cultural center. Visit the castle for a brief education on the great amount of history associated with it. There are tons of exhibits on display to be seen within the castle.
  • Praia Nova: This small beautiful beach is located at the Atlantic Coast flanked by cliffs. Asides the refreshing waters and beach activities, you can take a tour of the promontory east of the beach where the Old Fort and The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rock reside. There is also a tunnel where you can find marine fossils.
  • Odelouca River: A tributary to the Arade River and a haven for wildlife, the river offers a scenic landscape you can visit for hiking, wildlife photography, camping, and similar activities. You can also go fishing or kayaking in the lake. If you're lucky you might catch a glimpse of an Iberian Lynx which this place is famous for.
  • Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Silves: this museum is the custodian of the archaeological findings from the city and the whole region. The museum possesses remains especially from the castle as well as the Cerro da Rocha Branca archaeological site. Visit this museum for more insight on these archaeological remains and trade routes from previous civilizations.
  • Ideas Do Levante: Visit this place where various shows for opera, art, culture, photography, dance, cinema, theatre, music, wellness, and cultural marketing are hosted.

Is it humid in Silves Portugal in July?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Silves 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 Silves, 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 Silves 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 Silves will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. August 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 Silves
Humidity level for Silves

Is July a good time to go to Silves Portugal?

Trying to answer the question of whether July is a good time to go to Silves 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 Silves in July, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In July, you can expect it to be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 60°F / 16°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 16 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 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 in Silves Portugal is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Silves Portugal in July?

In Silves, it does not rain all day in July. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Silves Portugal, there are, on average 16 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days in July. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is July the rainiest month in Silves 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 Silves, 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 10 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

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 3.8 inches / 96 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 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.

Is July the most sunniest month in Silves Portugal?

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

To answer what the sunniest month is in Silves, 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.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 16 sunny days, and 15 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February 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. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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