Month guide · Santiago do Cacém, Portugal

Santiago do Cacém in February: weather and what to expect

In February, Santiago do Cacém averages highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, with about 8 rainy days and 55 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in January and 2°C cooler than in March. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level15°CLow 8°C
Rainy days Town-level855 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is February a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Santiago do Cacém in February 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 February

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

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 February in 5.

February in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high14°C15°C17°C
Average low7°C8°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)989
Total rainfall63 mm55 mm57 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 48 min10 h 46 min11 h 53 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in February 2025: about 10% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in February 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 46 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santiago do Cacém
Ermidas, Alentejo16°C728 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C747 km
Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo16°C843 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C834 km
Almograve, Alentejo16°C841 km

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

How February is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

February highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 0.4 to 1.6 a year on average.

Questions about Santiago do Cacém in February

How warm is Santiago do Cacém in February?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 8°C. January averages 14°C and March 17°C.

Does it rain much in Santiago do Cacém in February?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 55 mm in total over the month.

Is Santiago do Cacém busy in February?

In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were about 10% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Santiago do Cacém in February?

About 10 h 46 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