Weather in April in Portugal
Planning a journey to Portugal this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in April?
April in Portugal generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Montezinho at 15°C to warm in Minas de São Domingos at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Minas de São Domingos and 4°C in Montezinho.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Reis Magos with an average of 40 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz do Lima with 175 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lisbon enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
Where to go in Portugal in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In April Lisbon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Porto
In April Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Albufeira
In April Albufeira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lagos
In April Lagos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Portimão
In April Portimão generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Portugal?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Portugal with overall pleasant weather in Lisbon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
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