Month guide · Santa Cruz do Bispo, Portugal

Santa Cruz do Bispo in July: weather and what to expect

July is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz do Bispo. The sea is still cool, around 17°C. In July, Santa Cruz do Bispo averages highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, with about 4 rainy days and 23 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Norte are high.

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

Average high Town-level26°CLow 17°C
Sea temperature Modelled17°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level423 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighNorte as a whole

Is July a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 26°C with about 4 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. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 July in 5.

July in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJuneJulyAugust
Average high23°C26°C26°C
Average low15°C17°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)745
Total rainfall38 mm23 mm27 mm
Daylight (mid-month)15 h 08 min14 h 53 min13 h 53 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Norte in July 2025: about 85% 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 53 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santa Cruz do Bispo
Mirandela, Norte31°C3128 km
Aldeia de Joanes, Centro31°C2154 km
Fundão, Centro31°C2155 km
Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Norte30°C3157 km
Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Norte30°C3129 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 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and July rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in July went from 4.4 to 5.3 a year on average.

Questions about Santa Cruz do Bispo in July

Is July a good time to visit Santa Cruz do Bispo?

Our rules rate July good for walking and cycling (highs of 26°C with about 4 rainy days).

How warm is Santa Cruz do Bispo in July?

Average highs are 26°C and lows 17°C. June averages 23°C and August 26°C.

Does it rain much in Santa Cruz do Bispo in July?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 23 mm in total over the month.

Is Santa Cruz do Bispo busy in July?

In July 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 85% 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 Santa Cruz do Bispo in July?

About 14 h 53 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