Month guide · Castelo Branco, Centro

Castelo Branco (Centro) in July: weather and what to expect

In July, Castelo Branco (Centro) averages highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C, with about 2 rainy days and 5 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in June and about the same as in August. Our rules rate it good for beach days. Crowds in Centro are high.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level31°CLow 17°C
Rainy days Town-level25 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighCentro as a whole

Is July a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Beach days
    Highs of 31°C and about 2 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through July

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 3°C over the month.

July in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJuneJulyAugust
Average high28°C31°C31°C
Average low14°C17°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)322
Total rainfall13 mm5 mm8 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 58 min14 h 45 min13 h 47 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Centro in July 2025: about 75% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in July 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 45 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Castelo Branco
Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro32°C124 km
Nisa, Alentejo32°C237 km
Portalegre, Alentejo32°C259 km
Atalaia, Alentejo32°C252 km
Gavião, Alentejo31°C255 km

The nearest towns with a warmer July. Distances are in a straight line.

How July is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

July highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and July rainfall is down about 55% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in July went from 6.0 to 10 a year on average.

Questions about Castelo Branco (Centro) in July

Is July a good time to visit Castelo Branco (Centro)?

Our rules rate July good for beach days (highs of 31°C and about 2 rainy days).

How warm is Castelo Branco (Centro) in July?

Average highs are 31°C and lows 17°C. June averages 28°C and August 31°C.

Does it rain much in Castelo Branco (Centro) in July?

About 2 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 5 mm in total over the month.

Is Castelo Branco (Centro) busy in July?

In July 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 75% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Castelo Branco (Centro) in July?

About 14 h 45 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology