When is the best time to go to Porto
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Porto, 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.
Average temperatures in Porto
Porto weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Porto 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 169mm | 4.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
Porto's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Porto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Porto with around 169mm 6.6 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 167mm | 5hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Porto is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Porto and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Porto with around 167mm 6.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 112mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Porto is characteristically mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Porto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Porto with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 108mm | 7.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
Porto's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Porto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Porto with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 87mm | 9.1hrs | 15.5hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Porto 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 Porto.
May is in the spring in Porto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Porto with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 53mm | 9.8hrs | 10.6hrs |
The weather in June in Porto is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Porto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Porto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Porto with around 53mm 2.1 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 15mm | 10.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Porto is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Porto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Porto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Porto with around 15mm 0.6 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 20mm | 10.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Porto is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Porto, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Porto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Porto with around 20mm 0.8 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 62mm | 8.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
Porto's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Porto.
September is in the fall / autumn in Porto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Porto with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 129mm | 6.5hrs | 15.5hrs |
October is a wet month in Porto 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 Porto.
October is in the fall / autumn in Porto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Porto with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 146mm | 5.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
November is a wet month in Porto and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Porto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Porto with around 146mm 5.8 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 171mm | 4.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Porto is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Porto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Porto with around 171mm 6.7 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Porto weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 15mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 171mm 6.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.9°C 66°F |
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