Penalva do Castelo weather in October (Centro Region, Portugal)

Is October a good time to explore Penalva do Castelo weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Penalva do Castelo generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Penalva do Castelo in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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 Penalva do Castelo climate page with graphs.

 

Penalva do Castelo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Penalva do Castelo, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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