When is the best time to go to Coimbra

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Coimbra, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Coimbra weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Coimbra are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Coimbra January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 136mm 4.6hrs 10.7hrs

January in Coimbra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Coimbra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Coimbra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Coimbra February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 138mm 5.3hrs 11.6hrs

February in Coimbra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Coimbra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Coimbra and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in February »

March

Coimbra March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 87mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Coimbra is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Coimbra.

March is in the spring in Coimbra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in March »

April

Coimbra April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 89mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Coimbra's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Coimbra.

April is in the spring in Coimbra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Coimbra May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 75mm 9.4hrs 15.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Coimbra and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Coimbra.

May is in the spring in Coimbra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in May »

June

Coimbra June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 46mm 10.2hrs 10.7hrs

June in Coimbra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Coimbra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Coimbra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Coimbra with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in June »

July

Coimbra July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 11mm 11.5hrs 11.6hrs

July in Coimbra is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Coimbra, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Coimbra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in July »

August

Coimbra August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 12mm 11.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Coimbra is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Coimbra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Coimbra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in August »

September

Coimbra September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 48mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

Coimbra's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Coimbra, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Coimbra and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in September »

October

Coimbra October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 104mm 6.7hrs 15.4hrs

October is a damp month in Coimbra and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Coimbra.

October is in the fall / autumn in Coimbra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in October »

November

Coimbra November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 127mm 5.3hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in Coimbra is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Coimbra for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Coimbra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Coimbra weather in November »

December

Coimbra December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 132mm 4.7hrs 11.6hrs

December in Coimbra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Coimbra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Coimbra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Coimbra with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Coimbra weather stats

Coimbra weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January 14°C 57.2°F
Wettest month: February 138mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
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