Matosinhos weather in October (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is October a good time to explore Matosinhos weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Matosinhos includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Matosinhos in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Matosinhos climate page with graphs.

 

Matosinhos, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (5 KM, 3 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 Matosinhos, 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

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