Leiria
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Leiria month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Leiria are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and November the wettest (about 117 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8 | 7.4 | 103 | 6.9 |
| February | 16.5 | 8.3 | 74 | 7.8 |
| March | 17.4 | 8.8 | 112 | 9.0 |
| April | 19.8 | 10.7 | 112 | 10.4 |
| May | 22.8 | 12.7 | 56 | 11.6 |
| June | 24.8 | 15.0 | 46 | 12.4 |
| July | 27.7 | 16.5 | 9 | 12.8 |
| August | 28.4 | 16.6 | 6 | 11.9 |
| September | 26.6 | 15.5 | 37 | 10.7 |
| October | 23.5 | 14.3 | 113 | 8.6 |
| November | 17.7 | 10.7 | 117 | 7.1 |
| December | 15.7 | 8.9 | 110 | 6.8 |
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01 · OverviewLeiria, in brief
Leiria is a city and municipality situated in the Central Region of Portugal. Serving as the seat of its own district and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima, it stands as the second largest city in the Central Region after Coimbra.
The geographic expanse of the municipality encompasses 565.09 square kilometres (218.18 sq mi). Geographically positioned at latitude 39.74362 and longitude -8.80705, the city is part of the historical province of Beira Litoral. Historically, the surrounding terrain featured small farming plots, a characteristic reflected in the etymology of the name derived from 'leira'. By the late 15th century, the town's geography expanded from the castle hill down toward the river Lis.
Along the Atlantic coastline, the geography features the famous Pine Forest of Leiria, known historically as Pinhal de Leiria, which was expanded by King Denis of Portugal. In terms of administrative boundaries, Leiria shares its name with its administrative district and operates within the Europe/Lisbon timezone.
The municipality recorded a population of 128,640 residents as of 2021. Economically and geographically, the area supports a diverse mix of services, light industries, agriculture, and public administration, alongside regional infrastructure such as the Monte Real Air Base.
More information can be found at the Leiria Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames record for Leiria.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leiria
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01 · Q&AWhere is Leiria located and what are its coordinates?
Leiria is situated in Portugal at geographic coordinates 39.7436, -8.8071, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Leiria?
Leiria has a recorded population of approximately 128,640 and observes the Europe/Lisbon time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Leiria?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Leiria include PT-PT, MWL, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Leiria?
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