When is the best time to go to Sintra
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sintra, 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 Sintra
Sintra weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sintra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 123mm | 5.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
January in Sintra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sintra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sintra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sintra with around 123mm 4.9 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.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 121mm | 5.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Sintra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sintra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sintra and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sintra with around 121mm 4.8 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 78mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Sintra is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sintra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sintra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sintra with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 71mm | 8.2hrs | 14.1hrs |
Sintra's weather in April is typically mild 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 Sintra.
April is in the spring in Sintra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sintra with around 71mm 2.8 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 46mm | 9.8hrs | 15.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Sintra and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sintra, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sintra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sintra 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 26mm | 10.6hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Sintra during June can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sintra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sintra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sintra with around 26mm 1 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 7mm | 11.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Sintra is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sintra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sintra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 8mm | 11.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Sintra is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sintra, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sintra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 31mm | 9.2hrs | 14.1hrs |
Sintra's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sintra, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sintra and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 89mm | 7.3hrs | 15.2hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Sintra and the temperature is generally warm.
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 Sintra.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sintra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 122mm | 5.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
Sintra's weather in November is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sintra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sintra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 120mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Sintra is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sintra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sintra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sintra with around 120mm 4.7 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sintra weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 123mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
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