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Right now in Caminha: fog, 15°C, feels like 15°C.
Expect a mostly clear week in Caminha, with temperatures staying fairly steady between 13°C and 24°C.
Daytime highs this week are about 2°C above the October average of 20°C.
Sunrise: 07:45 · Sunset: 18:57 · Day length: 11h 12m
Sea water: 16.1°C, cooling slightly to around 15°C over the coming days
Wave height: 1.9m (min 1.4m on 2026-10-18, max 1.9m on 2026-10-12)
Caminha water temperature for the next 7 days · Sea temperature along the whole coast
Caminha sits where the Minho river meets the Atlantic, looking straight across the water at Spain, with the wooded hill of Monte Santa Tegra rising on the far bank. The town has a compact historic centre a little inland, and the beach at Camarido lies behind a pine forest on the sandy point. The river mouth is a well-known windsurfing and kitesurfing spot.
Summers are moderate at 20–24 °C, with the northerly wind funnelling down the river valley most afternoons. Winter is mild at 13–15 °C and among the wettest in Portugal. The sea here is among the coldest in the country, around 14–16 °C in summer, and the river adds cold fresh water and current on the ebb tide.
| Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| February | 9.1 | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| March | 9.3 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| April | 11.1 | 16.7 | 12.6 |
| May | 13.4 | 18.9 | 10.9 |
| June | 15.3 | 20.3 | 9.1 |
| July | 17.0 | 22.4 | 3.4 |
| August | 16.9 | 22.4 | 3.9 |
| September | 16.1 | 21.5 | 7.5 |
| October | 14.3 | 19.5 | 13.3 |
| November | 11.5 | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| December | 9.9 | 14.5 | 16.4 |
Going by Caminha's own averages, July is both the warmest and the most balanced month: highs near 22 °C and about 3 rainy days. The wettest is December with 16 rainy days.
Averages for 2016–2025. A rainy day is one with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
In late August and September, when the ocean may reach 16–17 °C. This is the cold end of the Portuguese coast: strong upwelling, full exposure and a large river all pull in the same direction. A wetsuit is the difference between a dip and a swim.
The Minho estuary gives flat water with reliable afternoon wind through the summer, which is an unusual combination. Beginners use the sheltered river side and the more experienced go out towards the mouth. Schools and rental operate in season, and the wind is at its most consistent from May to September.
Yes. A small ferry crosses the Minho to A Guarda in about fifteen minutes, and from there it is a short climb to the viewpoint on Monte Santa Tegra. The service is seasonal and weather dependent, so check before you plan the day around it. Spain is one hour ahead.