Weather caldas da raihna

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Spongey Member

Member since 06 August 2022

SpongeyMember06 August 2022 10:44:50

Im considering moving to an area surrounding caldas da raihna , I have concerns over what the weather would be like between November to March in this area ,

Does it rain a lot in this area,聽 was looking at the algarve but property prices are crazy

I have looked at historical data but want to here from people who actually have lived through a winter here thanks ian

SunsetSteve Serial expat

Member since 13 October 2014

SunsetSteveSerial expat06 August 2022 12:58:25

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Also very interested in this info.

nz7521137 Portugal Advisor

Member since 03 July 2021

nz7521137Portugal Advisor06 August 2022 19:57:21

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Have a look at this weatherspark.com/y/32066/Average-Weather-in-Caldas-da-Rainha-Portugal-Year-Round. I think this describes it climate-wise. The weather can be different from year to year, so nobody knows.

AdamCDenman New member

Member since 19 June 2022

AdamCDenmanNew member10 August 2022 09:06:10

@Spongey

Hi,

For several years now, we have been planning to retire to Sao Martinho do Porto, quite close to Caldas da Rainha.聽 We have visited the area at pretty much all times of the year, but have also researched the weather/climate statistics.聽

Compared to the Algarve (or the Lisbon area), there is certainly more rain and clouds in the Caldas/Silver Coast region, but it's not excessive by any means. If you like very high heat in summer with temperatures regularly well above 30掳C, and very few clouds, then the Silver Coast area is perhaps not for you.聽 However, if you prefer summer temperatures in the high 20's and less frequently rising high into the 30's, then the Caldas and Silver Coast area is really great. Winters are of course mild and pleasant, even if there will be more rain than in the South.

Caldas is also a really nice town, with great shops and restaurants, and very close to the coast of course.

I hope this helps a little!

Adam

Yoginee ViP

Member since 11 July 2022

YogineeViP10 August 2022 11:30:40

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Hello Adam,

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks a lot for these valuable information.

I'm sure our other members will greatly appreciate it as well.

Cheers,

Yoginee

禁漫天堂 team

Spongey Member

Member since 06 August 2022

SpongeyMember11 August 2022 10:20:10

@AdamCDenman thank you Adam much appreciated , plus the property is cheaper lol

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert11 August 2022 11:52:51

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@Spongey,

Please do not open new threads on the same topic. The information given here is enough for your analysis. There is also this video in which this expat talks about the weather in that city, Caldas da Rainha (h after n).

nz7521137 Portugal Advisor

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nz7521137Portugal Advisor12 August 2022 21:20:52

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One thing to consider is that in almost all of the coastal towns/settlements the summer fog doesn't go away until e.g. 11am or even later and it might come back early in the afternoon. I think there is a good reason why most larger towns along te Atlantic coast are a bit more inland. From there it is an easy drive to the beach when the weather is nicer than "at home". You can always check using [link moderated]

Spongey Member

Member since 06 August 2022

SpongeyMember13 August 2022 08:48:36

@JohnnyPT thank you

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

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JohnnyPTPortugal Expert13 August 2022 10:01:30

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(Out of topic)

Origins of the name 'Caldas da Rainha'

Caldas comes from the Latin cal(i)dae, (hot) aquae (waters).

And the Queen (Rainha) is D. Leonor, wife of D. Jo茫o II.

When the Queen came from 脫bidos to Batalha in the summer of 1484, passing by this place, she noticed a group of plebs bathing naked in hot, muddy waters.

Intrigued, she ordered them to stop the carriage and inquired about the reason for such a crowd of people. They are miraculous waters, she was explained.

And the Queen, who suffered from a terrible skin disease, also wanted to experience the miracle of these waters. It is said that she was healed, which is why a year later she had a therapeutic building built on the site.

michaellloyd55 New member

Member since 11 January 2019

michaellloyd55New member05 September 2022 20:56:05

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@Spongey I think Adam gave a fair answer. It can be quite cool in the winter and temperatures could drop below 10 degrees. However, it be 18 degrees in December and January but on the whole I think it鈥檚 getting warmer!

mmorris30 Member

Member since 07 October 2024

mmorris30Member07 October 2024 17:36:16

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Don't bother, weather has been horrendous every time we have visited this year.聽 3 weeks Sept/October been to the beach twice. Raining, grey skies every day. I don't know what is happening to this area but it's definitely changing. Seriously thinking of selling up

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert07 October 2024 18:45:17

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@mmorris30,

It's October. This isn't the Sahara desert. Thank goodness it's raining...

bukunature Member

Member since 04 October 2024

bukunatureMember11 October 2024 08:44:28

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The weather is always changing .....

TGCampo Serial expat

Member since 30 August 2023

TGCampoSerial expat11 October 2024 17:11:59

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Don't bother, weather has been horrendous every time we have visited this year. 3 weeks Sept/October been to the beach twice. Raining, grey skies every day. I don't know what is happening to this area but it's definitely changing. Seriously thinking of selling up -@mmorris30

I agree. I think that Silver Coast is a reference to the grey (foggy, hazy) weather in the region. I would also say that 2024 was not a good year for a beach holiday in Portugal. I would not recommend the Silver Coast for beach holidays or even for golf holidays. When it comes to the weather, the Algarve - and naturally the Mediterranean - is much more reliable.

When living in the area it is much easier, because we know that the bad weather will go away and sunny days will return.

Strontium Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2019

StrontiumSerial expat12 October 2024 09:48:11

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@mmorris30,It's October. This isn't the Sahara desert. Thank goodness it's raining...-@JohnnyPT

Santi2 Portugal Expat Advisor

Member since 08 January 2018

Santi2Portugal Expat Advisor15 October 2024 21:48:44

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