Porto, PortugalQuick decision
When to visit Porto?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–24°C in August
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (47%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Porto & Wine CellarsYear-round — Vila Nova de Gaia cellars, tastings, Douro cruises.
Lello Bookshop & CultureOctober-May — Lello bookshop, São Bento station, Serralves Museum.
Trams & AzulejosYear-round — historic tram, azulejo facades, Clérigos.
Douro HikingSeptember–October — harvest, train to Peso da Régua.
FamilyJune–August — Matosinhos beaches 20 min away, summer festivals.
BudgetNovember–March — affordable flights + hotels, cheaper than Lisbon.
Monthly climate data
Porto weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 7°C | 14°C | 40% | 5.9 | 8.1h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 4.4 | 9.0h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 9°C | 15°C | 46% | 5.2 | 10.1h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 11°C | 17°C | 42% | 4.9 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 20°C | 31% | 2.6 | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 21°C | 26% | 1.6 | 13.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 23°C | 10% | 0.4 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 24°C | 8% | 0.4 | 12.5h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 19% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 20°C | 40% | 5.8 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 10°C | 16°C | 50% | 6.5 | 7.9h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 14°C | 47% | 6.3 | 7.3h | 4.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 40% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 23°C, 15% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 36% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 41% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 8% rainy days and 24°C.
December is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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