Best Time to Visit Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
Santarém is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Santarém for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.7°C / 51.3°F in January to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in August, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 107 mm / 4.2 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santarém, Santarém, Portugal's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santarém's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 20.1°C68.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.5°C72.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.1°C70°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santarém?
The best time to visit Santarém for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 22.5°C / 72.5°F, and the driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santarém's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santarém?
The rainy season at Santarém, Santarém runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 61 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is December (107 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the driest month in Santarém?
The driest month in Santarém is July, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santarém?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santarém — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 107 mm / 4.2 in in December, and the coldest month averages 10.7°C / 51.3°F.
Is Santarém climate different from Portugal overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santarém figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Portugal figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Santarém specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.