Portugal in January

Quiet and cheap; rain on some days in Lisbon and Porto, spring-like in Madeira.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatEaster and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.
• MayGreatAmong the best months: warm, long days, beaches not yet full.
• JuneGreatSantos Populares: Santo António in Lisbon (12–13 June) and São João in Porto (23–24 June) fill both cities.
• SeptemberGreatWarm sea, thinner crowds; grape harvest in the Douro.

• Lisbon and the centre · Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Coimbrarainy

  Mild winters with rainy spells; hot, dry summers cooled by Atlantic wind. Sintra is often foggy and 5 °C (9 °F) cooler.Mild winters with rainy spells; hot, dry summers cooled by Atlantic wind. Sintra is often foggy and 9 °F (5 °C) cooler.

• Porto and the north · Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Douro Valley, Peneda-Gerêsrainy

  The wettest region; green and mild. The Douro Valley bakes in summer and harvest is late September.

• Alentejo · Évora, Monsaraz, Alentejo coastfine

  The interior plain reaches 40 °C (104 °F)+ in summer; spring wildflowers are the high point.The interior plain reaches 104 °F (40 °C)+ in summer; spring wildflowers are the high point.

• Algarve · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagresfine

  Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)). August is packed and pricey.

• Madeira · Funchal and the islandbest weather

  Spring-like all year on the south coast; the north and mountains are wetter. Levadas can close after storms.

• Azores · São Miguel, Pico, Faial, Terceirarainy

  Mild and changeable — four seasons in a day. Whale watching best April–October; winter storms cancel inter-island flights.

• Alentejo: Inland Alentejo (Évora, Beja, Elvas) · plains and hill townscool

  Warmest part of Portugal: 35 °C (95 °F)+ afternoons in July–August, cold nights in winter. Spring brings wildflowers and green plains.Warmest part of Portugal: 95 °F (35 °C)+ afternoons in July–August, cold nights in winter. Spring brings wildflowers and green plains.

• Alentejo: Alentejo coast (Milfontes, Sines) · Atlantic stripcool

  Cooler and windier than inland; sea is cold year-round. August is the local holiday peak.

• Algarve: Faro and the coast · south coast, Faro to Lagoscool

  Over 3,000 hours of sun a year; rain falls mainly November–February. July–August highs near 29 °C (84 °F) with an Atlantic breeze.Over 3,000 hours of sun a year; rain falls mainly November–February. July–August highs near 84 °F (29 °C) with an Atlantic breeze.

• Algarve: Serra de Monchique · inland hillscool

  Cooler and wetter than the coast; the hills block cold northern winds from the coast.

• Alto Alentejo: Alto Alentejocool

  Continental climate; hot dry summers (30 °C (86 °F)+), cool winters with occasional frost. Rainfall peaks in winter.Continental climate; hot dry summers (86 °F (30 °C)+), cool winters with occasional frost. Rainfall peaks in winter.

• Baixo Alentejo: Baixo Alentejo · southern Alentejo plaincool

  Mild winters, hot dry summers; rain peaks Nov–Feb.

• Beiras: Beira Litoral (Aveiro, coast) · Atlantic stripcool

  Mild and damp; sea fog and rain any month. Beach water stays cold.

• Beiras: Beira Alta / Beira Baixa (interior) · Coimbra inland to the Spanish bordercool

  Hot, dry summers; cold winters with snow on Serra da Estrela from about November to March.

• Greater Lisbon: Greater Lisbon · Lisbon coast and inland hillscool

  Mild spring and autumn; July‑August can exceed 30 °C (86 °F).Mild spring and autumn; July‑August can exceed 86 °F (30 °C).

• Northern Portugal: Porto and the coast · Porto, Espinho, Viana do Castelorainy

  Rain is heaviest November–March; summer days are mild, rarely above 30 °C (86 °F), and the ocean stays cold.Rain is heaviest November–March; summer days are mild, rarely above 86 °F (30 °C), and the ocean stays cold.

• Northern Portugal: Douro Valley and the interior · Douro, Vila Real, Bragançacool

  Hotter and drier than the coast; July–August afternoons reach 35 °C (95 °F)+ and some quintas close to visitors at harvest.Hotter and drier than the coast; July–August afternoons reach 95 °F (35 °C)+ and some quintas close to visitors at harvest.

• Oeste: Coastal Oeste · Atlantic coastcool

  Mild winters, warm summers; surf season peaks Oct‑Mar.

• Setúbal Peninsula: Setúbal Peninsula · South bank of the Tagus estuary and Atlantic coastcool

  Summer (Jul‑Aug) can reach 35 °C (95 °F); sea breeze keeps the coast cooler. Rainy season Nov‑Feb.Summer (Jul‑Aug) can reach 95 °F (35 °C); sea breeze keeps the coast cooler. Rainy season Nov‑Feb.

• Tagus Valley: Lisbon and the estuary · Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Setúbalcool

  Atlantic breeze keeps Lisbon milder than inland; Sintra sits in cloud more often than the city.

• Tagus Valley: Ribatejo (inland) · Santarém, Tomar, Constânciacool

  Hotter and drier than the coast in July–August; spring and early autumn are the comfortable windows.

• Lisbon15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
• Abrantes15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Aguçadoura13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Alandroal15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Albufeira16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Alcácer do Sal15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
• Alcobaça15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 13 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 13 rain days
• Alcochete15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Alcoutim16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Alenquer15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Alijó11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 14 rain days
• Aljezur16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain days
• Almada15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
• Almeida15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Alvito15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Alvor16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Amadora15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Amarante12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain days
• Anadia15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Apúlia14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Arcos de Valdevez13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Armamar12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Arouca14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Arraiolos15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Arruda dos Vinhos15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Aveiro15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Avis13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Baião14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Barcelos13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Barreiro15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Batalha15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Beja14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Belmonte14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Bombarral15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
• Braga14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 14 rain days
• Bragança8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
• Cadaval15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Caldas da Rainha15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain days
• Caminha12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Campo Maior15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Carrazeda de Ansiães12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Cartaxo15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Carvoeiro16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Cascais15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain days
• Castelo Branco13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Castelo de Vide15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Castro Marim16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain days
• Chaves10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
• Coimbra15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Condeixa-a-Nova15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Coruche15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
• Covilhã12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Elvas14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
• Entroncamento14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Ericeira15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Espinho14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Esposende14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Estremoz15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Évora14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Fão13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Faro16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Fátima15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Figueira da Foz15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Freixo de Espada à Cinta12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Fundão12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Gouveia9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Grândola15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
• Guarda8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
• Guimarães13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 14 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 14 rain days
• Idanha-a-Nova15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Ílhavo15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Labruge14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Lagoa16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Lamego13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Leiria15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 15 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 15 rain days
• Loulé16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Loures15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Lourinhã12 °C (54 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain days
• Lousã15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Mafra14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Mangualde12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Marinha Grande15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Marinhas14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Marvão14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Matosinhos13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Mealhada15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Miranda do Douro10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Mirandela12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Moimenta da Beira11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Monchique15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
• Monforte14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Montijo15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Murtosa14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Nazaré15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain days
• Nisa13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Óbidos15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 13 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 13 rain days
• Odemira16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Odivelas15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Oeiras15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Olhão16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Oliveira do Bairro14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Oliveira do Hospital13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Ourém14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Ovar15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Palmela15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
• Penafiel13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain days
• Peniche15 °C (59 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain days
• Peso da Régua12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Pinhel12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Pombal14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Ponte de Lima14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Portalegre13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Portimão16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Porto de Mós14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
• Porto14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Póvoa de Varzim13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Proença-a-Nova15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Quarteira16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Queluz15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Redondo15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Reguengos de Monsaraz14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Rio Maior15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Sabrosa10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Sabugal12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Sagres16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain days
• Santa Comba Dão13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Santa Maria da Feira14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Santarém14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Santiago do Cacém15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• São Brás de Alportel16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
• São João da Pesqueira12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Seixal15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain days
• Sernancelhe12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Sesimbra15 °C (59 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain days
• Setúbal15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Silves16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
• Sines15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain days
• Sintra14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain days
• Sobral de Monte Agraço15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Tabuaço12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
• Tavira16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Tomar15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
• Torres Novas15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Torres Vedras15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 13 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 13 rain days
• Valença12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Vendas Novas15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Viana do Castelo14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Vila Chã14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Vila do Bispo16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain days
• Vila do Conde14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Vila Franca de Xira15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Vila Nova de Famalicão14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
• Vila Nova de Foz Côa13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
• Vila Nova de Gaia14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Vila Real de Santo António16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain days
• Vila Real10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
• Vila Viçosa15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
• Viseu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 14 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year's Day

  1 Jan

  Shops closed; Madeira's fireworks the night before.

• Christmas and New Year check

  24-25 and 31 December · Lisbon

  Lights, markets and fireworks; book early.

Crowds · Portugal

Low

Prices · Portugal

Low

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Portugal, side by side.

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Rated best or good this month

• Madeira

  Best weather of the year (Funchal and the island)

• Lisbon

  Mild and often wet; short queues.

• Covilhã

  Best months: Dec–Mar for snow, Apr–Jun for hiking