Arcos weather in October (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of weather does October bring to Arcos? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of October in Arcos typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Arcos in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arcos climate page with graphs.

 

Arcos, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in October

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Arcos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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