Best Time to Visit
🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
13°
6°
Good
Feb
14°
6°
Good
Mar
16°
8°
Good
Apr
17°
10°
Good
May
20°
12°
Good
Jun
23°
15°
Great
Jul
25°
17°
Great
Aug
26°
17°
Great
Sep
24°
16°
Great
Oct
20°
13°
Good
Nov
16°
10°
Good
Dec
14°
7°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 6°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 17°C | 10°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 20°C | 12°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 4 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 4 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 20°C | 13°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 16°C | 10°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 14°C | 7°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
The least favorable time to visit Porto is December and January. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
December
Challenges: frequent rain
January
Challenges: frequent rain
November
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Porto during the best travel months (July, August, June), when temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C:
Porto has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csb). The warmest month is August with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just 13°C. Annual rainfall averages 1263mm across approximately 114 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| Low °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 154 | 103 | 123 | 123 | 102 | 39 | 22 | 30 | 64 | 166 | 166 | 171 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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