Portugal weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Portugal in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Portugal in October?
October in Portugal generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Montezinho at 17°C to warm in Mértola at 25°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Mértola and 8°C in Montezinho.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Verde with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 250 mm. The city Lisbon usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In October Lisbon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In October Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In October Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In October Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In October Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Portugal?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Portugal with overall perfect weather in Lisbon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Portugal is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Lisbon. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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