Best time to visit Portugal

The climate in Portugal through the year

When to go

Portugal scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–October, with an average of 93 out of 100 in July across the 17 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in July range from 23°C in Guincho Beach to 30°C in Algarve (Albufeira). February–March and November–December are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (47), with daytime highs from 12°C to 17°C.

Where in the country

In July, the highest scores are in Lisbon (99), Faro (98) and Tróia Peninsula (98), while Ponta Delgada scores 74. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• July: Lisbon, Porto, Funchal, Faro, Ponta Delgada and 3 more
• August: Leiria, Tróia Peninsula, Praia do Burgau, Guincho Beach, Praia da Arrifana and 1 more
• September: Algarve (Albufeira), Benagil and Praia da Rocha

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Praia da Rocha is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 23°C) and Guincho Beach the coolest (19°C). Braga gets the most precipitation, about 1,420 mm a year, and Faro the least, about 580 mm. The highest-lying is Estância de Ski da Serra da Estrela at about 1,700 m. The warmest sea is at Funchal: 23°C in September.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Portugal averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: June–September. Best in August: Faro (98), Algarve (Albufeira) (98) and Benagil (98)
• City break: April–September. Best in July: Funchal (94), Porto (89) and Leiria (89)
• Hiking: May–September. Best in July: Guincho Beach (94), Funchal (79) and Tróia Peninsula (79)