Month guide · Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia in July: weather and what to expect
In July, Vila Nova de Gaia averages highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, with about 4 rainy days and 22 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in June and about the same as in August. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Norte are high.
Is July a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 25°C with about 4 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through July
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs 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-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in July 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in July
Where is warm in July →| Place | High | Rain days | From Vila Nova de Gaia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirandela, Norte | 31°C | 3 | 126 km |
| Aldeia de Joanes, Centro | 31°C | 2 | 143 km |
| Fundão, Centro | 31°C | 2 | 144 km |
| Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Norte | 30°C | 3 | 151 km |
| Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Norte | 30°C | 3 | 123 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer July. Distances are in a straight line.
How July is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJuly 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 4.1 to 5.1 a year on average.
Questions about Vila Nova de Gaia in July
Is July a good time to visit Vila Nova de Gaia?
Our rules rate July good for walking and cycling (highs of 25°C with about 4 rainy days).
How warm is Vila Nova de Gaia in July?
Average highs are 25°C and lows 17°C. June averages 23°C and August 26°C.
Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Gaia in July?
About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 22 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia 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