Coldest July in 30 years

Latest data released by the Portuguese Met Office has revealed that the month of July has been the coolest in 30 years.

Figures for the first 18 days of the month, show that maximum temperatures dropped by 1.6 degrees Celsius when compared with existing averages.

Southern Portugal has also been considerably cooler, with three days out of the first 18 being four degrees lower than averages.

The extended forecasts for the remainder of July indicate that highs will remain below the average.