Best Time to Visit Porto
Portugal · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsMay to September
HottestAugust · 25°C
ColdestJanuary · 8°C
WettestNovember · 138 mm
If you want the most pleasant weather in Porto, plan your trip for May to September. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 8°C (47°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 138 mm (5.4 in), and lightest in July, at 12 mm (0.5 in).
Porto weather by month
Jan13°C / 8°C118 mmFairFeb14°C / 8°C97 mmFairMar15°C / 9°C103 mmGoodApr17°C / 11°C93 mmGoodMay20°C / 13°C60 mmExcellentJun22°C / 15°C38 mmExcellentJul24°C / 16°C12 mmExcellentAug25°C / 16°C15 mmExcellentSep24°C / 16°C52 mmExcellentOct21°C / 15°C132 mmGoodNov16°C / 11°C138 mmFairDec14°C / 9°C126 mmFair
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C 56°F | 8°C 47°F | 118 mm | 13 | 85% | 4.8 | Fair 5.2 |
| February | 14°C 57°F | 8°C 47°F | 97 mm | 11 | 83% | 5.7 | Fair 6.4 |
| March | 15°C 60°F | 9°C 49°F | 103 mm | 12 | 81% | 6.2 | Good 6.5 |
| April | 17°C 63°F | 11°C 52°F | 93 mm | 12 | 80% | 7.2 | Good 7.4 |
| May | 20°C 67°F | 13°C 55°F | 60 mm | 10 | 78% | 8.8 | Excellent 9.5 |
| June | 22°C 72°F | 15°C 59°F | 38 mm | 7 | 76% | 9.8 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 24°C 76°F | 16°C 61°F | 12 mm | 3 | 74% | 11.6 | Excellent 9.5 |
| August | 25°C 77°F | 16°C 62°F | 15 mm | 3 | 72% | 10.9 | Excellent 9.8 |
| September | 24°C 75°F | 16°C 61°F | 52 mm | 7 | 73% | 8.9 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 21°C 70°F | 15°C 58°F | 132 mm | 13 | 78% | 6.4 | Good 7.2 |
| November | 16°C 62°F | 11°C 52°F | 138 mm | 14 | 83% | 5.1 | Fair 5.6 |
| December | 14°C 58°F | 9°C 48°F | 126 mm | 14 | 85% | 4.6 | Fair 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Porto?
The best time to visit Porto is May to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Porto?
August is the hottest month in Porto, with an average high of 25°C (77°F).
What is the coldest month in Porto?
January is the coldest month in Porto, with an average low of 8°C (47°F).
What is the rainiest month in Porto?
November is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 12 mm (0.5 in).
Nearby destinations
- Lisbon273 km · best May to October
- Madrid421 km · best April to May and September to October
- Faro463 km · best April to October
- Seville476 km · best March to May and October to November
- Marbella608 km · best April to June and September to October
- Malaga611 km · best April to October
- Granada616 km · best April to June and September to October
- Gibraltar624 km · best April to August and October
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