Month guide · Monchique, Portugal

Monchique in July: weather and what to expect

In July, Monchique averages highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, with about 1 rainy day and 2 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in June and about the same as in August. Crowds in the Algarve are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level28°CLow 16°C
Rainy days Town-level12 mm in total
UV index Modelled10Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakThe Algarve as a whole

Is July a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Monchique in July yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

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 2°C over the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 July in 3.

July in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJuneJulyAugust
Average high25°C28°C28°C
Average low14°C16°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)211
Total rainfall9 mm2 mm4 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 43 min14 h 30 min13 h 38 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in July 2025: about 90% 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 30 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Monchique
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve32°C116 km
Silves, Algarve31°C018 km
Parchal, Algarve30°C020 km
Ferragudo, Algarve30°C022 km
Portimão, Algarve30°C020 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 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in July went from 7.5 to 11 a year on average.

Questions about Monchique in July

How warm is Monchique in July?

Average highs are 28°C and lows 16°C. June averages 25°C and August 28°C.

Does it rain much in Monchique in July?

About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 2 mm in total over the month.

Is Monchique busy in July?

In July 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 90% of the busiest month, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Monchique in July?

About 14 h 30 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