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Geography of Douro River

Geography of Douro River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 65°F now🕔 10:26 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Geography of Douro River

Latitude41.1579
Longitude-8.6291
HemisphereNorthern

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is 167 mi to the south, Lisbon is 170 mi to the south, Alfama is 171 mi to the south and Spain is 263 mi to the east.

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Coordinates: 41°9′28.4″N 8°37′44.8″W (41.1579, -8.6291)

Quick facts about Douro River

TypeRiver
CityPorto
CountryPortugal
ContinentEurope
Coordinates41°9′28.4″N 8°37′44.8″W (41.1579, -8.6291)
Length557 mi
Known forterraced port wine valleys
Local time10:26 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Douro River is a river in Porto. Douro River is a river known as terraced port wine valleys.

Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Douro River with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 65°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 68%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Douro River 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.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.2°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Douro River today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,3 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.

Climate in Douro River month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January57°47°12,5 in★★☆☆☆
February60°49°9,7 in★★☆☆☆
March62°48°6,7 in★★★☆☆
April67°53°5,3 in★★★★
May68°55°2,8 in★★★★
June74°61°1,6 in★★★★★
July78°64°0,6 in★★★★★
August77°63°0,2 in★★★★★
September73°59°4,2 in★★★★
October70°59°9,5 in★★★☆☆
November63°53°8,8 in★★★☆☆
December58°46°6,1 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Douro River?

Douro River is a river in Porto. Its coordinates are 41.1579, -8.6291. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Douro River right now?

It is currently 65°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Douro River?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Douro River, which has a temperate climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Douro River in?

Douro River observes Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:26 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Douro River?

The closest airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 167 mi away and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 269 mi away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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