Best Time to Visit Porto
Best time to visit Porto: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Porto
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Porto month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 47° | 12,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 49° | 9,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 48° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 53° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 74° | 61° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 78° | 64° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 63° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 70° | 59° | 9,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 63° | 53° | 8,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 58° | 46° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Porto compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Porto.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | 167 mi | 63°F | +34°F warmer | 35 in |
| Lisbon | 170 mi | 64°F | +35°F warmer | 31 in |
| Alfama | 171 mi | 64°F | +35°F warmer | 31 in |
| Spain | 263 mi | 61°F | about the same | 23 in |
| Madrid | 263 mi | 61°F | about the same | 23 in |
Best time to visit each river in Porto
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Porto is a city in Portugal. Porto is known for Port wine cellars and the Douro. It has a population of about 232.000.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in Porto with partly cloudy. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 62°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Porto is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), about 167 mi away. Nearby highlights include Douro River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 67°F is 7°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Porto today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Porto right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:59 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 80° / 65°
Overcast · 23% rain · wind 4 mph
☁️ 80° / 65°
Overcast · 18% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Porto
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Porto.
Quick facts about Porto
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Porto?
Porto is a city in Portugal. Its coordinates are 41.1579, -8.6291. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Porto right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Porto?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Porto, which has a temperate climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Porto in?
Porto observes Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:59 PM.
How many people live in Porto?
Porto has a population of approximately 232.000.
What is the nearest airport to Porto?
The closest airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 167 mi away and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 269 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Porto?
Popular options include Douro River.
What places are in Porto?
Porto covers 1 places in this atlas, including Douro River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
