In July, the Camino Portugués from Faro to Santarém experiences warm and generally dry conditions. Highs range from the low 20s to low 40s °C, with lows commonly in the teens to low 20s °C. Sunshine is prevalent, though occasional cloud cover offers some respite from the intense sun. Rain is sparse but not absent, with the possibility of brief showers bringing momentary cooling.
The Alentejo region in July sees dominantly warm, sunny days with high temperatures frequently reaching the low to mid-30s °C. Nights are cooler, typically dropping to the mid-teens to low 20s °C. Clear skies are the norm, though patches of clouds do appear, accompanied by brief, light rain on rare occasions, notably during the early afternoon.
In towns like Castro Verde and Messejana, a mix of sun and sporadic cloud cover characterizes most of the mornings and afternoons, while precipitation remains virtually negligible, never exceeding 1.4 mm in a single day. The hottest days can see highs soaring to around 41°C, particularly later in the month.
July in Ribatejo is marked by a similar weather pattern with considerable warmth and extensive sunshine. Daily highs often peak in the mid-30s °C, especially in heat-prone areas like Santarém and Benavente, while lows consistently hover around the mid-teens to low 20s °C.
Occasional cloudiness punctuates otherwise sunny afternoons, introducing short periods of moderate rain mainly in the latter part of the month, peaking at 1.9 mm on some days. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of days remain dry, highlighted by clear, sun-drenched skies.
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