Best Time to Visit Portugal | Best Months for Travel | Audley Travel UK

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Panoramic view of Alfama quarter, Lisbon

The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in autumn (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed. September is also the best time to take a river cruise through Portugal, tasting port and touring palaces along the Douro river.

Summer (June-August) can get very hot, particularly in central Portugal. Large numbers of Portuguese head to the beach during this period, when the water temperatures are warmer than usual. Visitors are drawn by the sunny and inviting southern European climate.

The winters, though colder, still offer a good amount of sun. While many beach resorts wind down at this time, it can still be a good time to explore the cities and inland areas.

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Visiting Portugal in January - February

Portugal’s temperate climate means that any time of year is relatively comfortable for a visit. Although January and February will be a bit cooler and potentially wetter than the rest of the year, you can still experience some sun and take advantage of the thinner crowds.

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Destination	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Algarve	15°C 97mm	16°C 68mm	18°C 54mm	19°C 41mm	22°C 30mm	25°C 17mm	29°C 2mm	29°C 3mm	27°C 16mm	23°C 54mm	19°C 83mm	16°C 100mm
Belém	14°C 119mm	15°C 118mm	17°C 75mm	19°C 69mm	21°C 44mm	24°C 25mm	27°C 7mm	27°C 7mm	26°C 30mm	22°C 86mm	17°C 119mm	15°C 116mm
Braga & Guimarães	13°C 190mm	14°C 185mm	16°C 127mm	17°C 112mm	20°C 95mm	23°C 57mm	26°C 21mm	26°C 21mm	24°C 72mm	20°C 144mm	16°C 152mm	13°C 189mm
Coimbra	14°C 136mm	15°C 138mm	17°C 87mm	19°C 89mm	22°C 74mm	25°C 46mm	28°C 11mm	28°C 12mm	27°C 48mm	22°C 104mm	17°C 127mm	14°C 132mm
Douro Valley	9°C 193mm	10°C 188mm	12°C 123mm	14°C 115mm	17°C 97mm	22°C 64mm	25°C 25mm	25°C 22mm	23°C 67mm	17°C 146mm	12°C 173mm	10°C 194mm
Lisbon	15°C 109mm	16°C 110mm	18°C 68mm	19°C 64mm	22°C 39mm	25°C 21mm	28°C 4mm	28°C 5mm	27°C 26mm	23°C 80mm	18°C 111mm	15°C 106mm
Porto	14°C 168mm	14°C 167mm	16°C 112mm	18°C 108mm	20°C 86mm	23°C 53mm	25°C 15mm	25°C 20mm	24°C 62mm	21°C 129mm	17°C 146mm	14°C 171mm
The Azores	15°C 125mm	14°C 110mm	15°C 96mm	16°C 72mm	17°C 59mm	20°C 51mm	22°C 40mm	24°C 55mm	22°C 90mm	19°C 108mm	17°C 122mm	15°C 124mm

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