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 vacation 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 vacation 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 (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
74°F 3mm
Feb
78°F 2mm
Mar
87°F 7mm
Apr
89°F 7mm
May
99°F 2mm
Jun
99°F 0mm
Jul
102°F 0mm
Aug
105°F 0mm
Sep
99°F 2mm
Oct
94°F 4mm
Nov
86°F 6mm
Dec
78°F 3mm
Jan
63°F 9mm
Feb
65°F 8mm
Mar
71°F 8mm
Apr
76°F 10mm
May
85°F 4mm
Jun
92°F 3mm
Jul
89°F 2mm
Aug
95°F 1mm
Sep
93°F 6mm
Oct
83°F 10mm
Nov
71°F 9mm
Dec
64°F 7mm
Jan
64°F 12mm
Feb
67°F 31mm
Mar
72°F 14mm
Apr
77°F 18mm
May
86°F 7mm
Jun
91°F 4mm
Jul
92°F 2mm
Aug
96°F 1mm
Sep
92°F 8mm
Oct
83°F 13mm
Nov
70°F 14mm
Dec
65°F 7mm
Jan
63°F 17mm
Feb
66°F 15mm
Mar
71°F 14mm
Apr
75°F 25mm
May
84°F 8mm
Jun
90°F 5mm
Jul
89°F 3mm
Aug
93°F 3mm
Sep
90°F 9mm
Oct
82°F 21mm
Nov
72°F 19mm
Dec
67°F 10mm
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