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Porto
Which Season to Choose?

Porto, capital of wine — port wine cellars, Dom Luís bridge and authentic gastronomy along the Douro.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 41.15°N 8.61°W
AugustBest month
75°FOptimal temperature
8%Rainy days

When to visit Porto?

🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–75°F in August
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (47%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10

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.

Porto weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January45°F57°F40%0.2in8.1h5.0/10
⛅ February46°F59°F37%0.2in9.0h6.1/10
🌦️ March48°F59°F46%0.2in10.1h5.7/10
🌦️ April52°F63°F42%0.2in11.6h7.0/10
🌤️ May55°F68°F31%0.1in13.0h7.6/10
🌤️ June59°F70°F26%0.1in13.2h8.0/10
🌤️ July61°F73°F10%0.0in13.4h8.8/10
🌤️ August61°F75°F8%0.0in12.5h8.9/10
🌤️ September61°F72°F19%0.1in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ October57°F68°F40%0.2in9.5h7.1/10
🌦️ November50°F61°F50%0.3in7.9h5.2/10
🌦️ December48°F57°F47%0.2in7.3h4.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 17°F, 40% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 23°F, 15% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 19°F, 36% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 14°F, 41% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

August is ideal with 8% rainy days and 24°F.
December is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 24°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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