Best Time to Visit Portugal

With more days of sunshine than anywhere else in Europe, the best time to visit Portugal really depends on the type of holiday you want. In the summer months of July and August, the days can be quite hot and the locals take the beaches and resort towns to escape the heat and enjoy the lovely, warm water.

Best time to visit

In spring, the countryside comes alive with blooms and the moderate temperatures make touring and sightseeing during the day pleasant. The harvest season is in autumn, but the temperatures are still warm and the summer crowds have lessened. In the winter months (November – February), the temperatures have dropped, but the days will be sunny. Beach resorts are closed but this is a lovely time to see the cities without the holiday crowds. Our Portugal experts will be able to talk you through each season and help you choose the time of travel that is right for you.

Monthly Climate Guide for Portugal

, Portugal

Average temperatures (Celsius) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
24°C 3mm
Feb
26°C 2mm
Mar
31°C 7mm
Apr
32°C 7mm
May
37°C 2mm
Jun
37°C 0mm
Jul
39°C 0mm
Aug
41°C 0mm
Sep
37°C 2mm
Oct
34°C 4mm
Nov
30°C 6mm
Dec
26°C 3mm
Jan
17°C 9mm
Feb
18°C 8mm
Mar
22°C 8mm
Apr
24°C 10mm
May
29°C 4mm
Jun
33°C 3mm
Jul
32°C 2mm
Aug
35°C 1mm
Sep
34°C 6mm
Oct
28°C 10mm
Nov
22°C 9mm
Dec
18°C 7mm
Jan
18°C 12mm
Feb
19°C 31mm
Mar
22°C 14mm
Apr
25°C 18mm
May
30°C 7mm
Jun
33°C 4mm
Jul
33°C 2mm
Aug
36°C 1mm
Sep
33°C 8mm
Oct
29°C 13mm
Nov
21°C 14mm
Dec
18°C 7mm
Jan
17°C 17mm
Feb
19°C 15mm
Mar
21°C 14mm
Apr
24°C 25mm
May
29°C 8mm
Jun
32°C 5mm
Jul
32°C 3mm
Aug
34°C 3mm
Sep
32°C 9mm
Oct
28°C 21mm
Nov
22°C 19mm
Dec
20°C 10mm
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