February weather forecast
Porto Santo Island, Portugal

Shifting into February, Porto Santo Island experiences a slight dip in both temperature and rainfall compared to January. The pleasant weather continues with sunny days being more frequent and slightly warmer, providing ideal conditions for enjoying the outdoor scenery. Admittedly, February sees a reduction in the amount of daylight hours available, however, the UV index steps up, emphasizing the need for adequate skin protection. The sea starts to cool down from 18.6°C (65.5°F) to 18°C (64.4°F). Rainfall does not pose a significant inconvenience, amounting to a measurable 51mm (2.01") typically spread throughout 11 days.

Temperature

February's average high-temperature in Porto Santo Island, Portugal, stands at a still comfortable 18.1°C (64.6°F), showing little deviation from January's 18°C (64.4°F). Porto Santo Island, during the February nights, maintains an average temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Porto Santo Island, during February, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Porto Santo Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97 days and collects up to 382mm (15.04") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In February, the average sea temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: In water of 18°C (64.4°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Porto Santo Island is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:01 WET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Porto Santo Island are January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Porto Santo Island is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during February translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.