Monte Real is a town (vila in Portuguese) and a former civil parish in the municipality of Leiria, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Monte Real e Carvide. It covers an area of 12.23km2 and has a population of 2,778 people. Monte Real, which in English means Royal Mount, was once a municipality (pt: concelho), before being annexed to Leiria municipality.

Monte Real hosts an air base (base aérea), Monte Real Air Base for the Portuguese Air Force.

Monte Real is also known for its hot springs, (Termas de Monte Real).

In January 2026, Storm Kristin caused a catastrophic damage in the town. The Monte Real Air Base was severely affected.

Climate

Climate data for Monte Real Air Base, 1971-2000, altitude: 32m (105ft)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)21.2 (70.2)24.4 (75.9)28.3 (82.9)29.6 (85.3)35.7 (96.3)42.3 (108.1)39.0 (102.2)39.5 (103.1)39.4 (102.9)34.0 (93.2)27.4 (81.3)24.0 (75.2)42.3 (108.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)14.3 (57.7)15.3 (59.5)17.3 (63.1)18.1 (64.6)19.8 (67.6)22.8 (73.0)24.9 (76.8)25.1 (77.2)24.4 (75.9)21.1 (70.0)17.4 (63.3)15.1 (59.2)19.6 (67.3)
Daily mean °C (°F)9.6 (49.3)10.7 (51.3)12.3 (54.1)13.5 (56.3)15.5 (59.9)18.2 (64.8)20.0 (68.0)20.1 (68.2)19.1 (66.4)16.2 (61.2)12.8 (55.0)10.8 (51.4)14.9 (58.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)4.9 (40.8)6.1 (43.0)7.2 (45.0)8.9 (48.0)11.1 (52.0)13.6 (56.5)15.2 (59.4)15.1 (59.2)13.9 (57.0)11.3 (52.3)8.2 (46.8)6.5 (43.7)10.2 (50.3)
Record low °C (°F)−5.6 (21.9)−4.0 (24.8)−2.6 (27.3)0.0 (32.0)3.8 (38.8)5.0 (41.0)8.6 (47.5)8.4 (47.1)4.4 (39.9)−1.2 (29.8)−2.5 (27.5)−4.0 (24.8)−5.6 (21.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches)101.2 (3.98)92.9 (3.66)59.7 (2.35)72.6 (2.86)64.0 (2.52)23.6 (0.93)8.5 (0.33)10.6 (0.42)36.0 (1.42)92.7 (3.65)110.8 (4.36)118.1 (4.65)790.7 (31.13)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm)14.514.512.514.411.98.25.65.08.213.314.015.8137.9
Average relative humidity (%) (at 9 AM)95888979787779818587899085
Mean monthly sunshine hours148.1140.9205.1213.7242.7262.5285.7281.8225.9186.9148.0128.32,469.6
Percentage possible sunshine49475554545863666154494455
Source: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

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