Month guide · Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

Vila Real de Santo António in July: weather and what to expect

In July, Vila Real de Santo António averages highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C, with almost no rainy days and 1 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 the Algarve are at their peak.

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

Average high Town-level33°CLow 20°C
Sea temperature Modelled21°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level01 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

  • Beach days
    Highs of 33°C and almost no rainy days

Not ideal for

  • Outdoor activity at midday
    Average highs of 33°C

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.

July in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJuneJulyAugust
Average high29°C33°C33°C
Average low18°C20°C21°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)100
Total rainfall7 mm1 mm3 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 42 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 Vila Real de Santo António
Mértola, Alentejo34°C054 km
Minas de São Domingos, Alentejo34°C054 km
Aldeia Nova, Alentejo33°C081 km
Serpa, Alentejo33°C085 km
Cabeça Gorda, Alentejo33°C088 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 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in July went from 6.6 to 9.9 a year on average.

Questions about Vila Real de Santo António in July

Is July a good time to visit Vila Real de Santo António?

Our rules rate July good for beach days (highs of 33°C and almost no rainy days). It is less suited to outdoor activity at midday (average highs of 33°C).

How warm is Vila Real de Santo António in July?

Average highs are 33°C and lows 20°C. June averages 29°C and August 33°C.

Does it rain much in Vila Real de Santo António in July?

Hardly any days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 1 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila Real de Santo António 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 Vila Real de Santo António 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