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Riba Douro Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Riba Douro, Portugal, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 12°C (54°F) in January.

With around 1385 mm (55 in) of annual rainfall, Riba Douro has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from July to August. The wettest month is October. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Riba Douro

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Riba Douro. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C (54°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Riba Douro

Riba Douro has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1385 mm (55 in) of rainfall annually. Riba Douro can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 178 mm (7 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 29 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Riba Douro Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

Sunshine Hours in Riba Douro

Riba Douro can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Riba Douro 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Riba Douro

During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Riba Douro enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (69°F) to 27°C (81°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 29 mm (1.1 in) in July to 115 mm (4.5 in) in May. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

The rainy season falls during January, October, November and December, bringing heavy precipitation.

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