Alentejo

Alentejo Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Alentejo, Portugal in October.

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Vila Nova de Milfontes Évora Zambujeira do Mar Odeceixe

Planning a trip to the Alentejo, Portugal this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Alentejo in October

The Alentejo, Portugal is a region in Portugal. October in the Alentejo generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Penhas Douradas at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Mértola at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Mértola and 10°C (50°F) in Penhas Douradas.

To explore the conditions in the Alentejo, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Verde with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Penhas Douradas with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Vila Nova de Milfontes gets approximately 215 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Alentejo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Alentejo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila Nova de Milfontes)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Alentejo in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Alentejo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Alentejo

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Alentejo, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Alentejo (October)

Precipitation variation in the Alentejo (October)

Vila Nova de Milfontes

In October Vila Nova de Milfontes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
215 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Vila Nova de Milfontes →

Évora

In October Évora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
206 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Évora →

Zambujeira do Mar

In October Zambujeira do Mar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
215 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Zambujeira do Mar →

Odeceixe

In October Odeceixe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
215 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Odeceixe →

Marvão

In October Marvão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Alentejo, in Portugal.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Alentejo in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vila Nova de Milfontes 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Évora 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Zambujeira do Mar 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Odeceixe 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Marvão 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Elvas 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

The Alentejo weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Alentejo, Portugal in October?

Expect perfect weather across the Alentejo, Portugal in October. The popular destination of Vila Nova de Milfontes averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Alentejo, Portugal in October?

Daytime temperatures in Vila Nova de Milfontes peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in October, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does the Alentejo, Portugal get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Alentejo, Portugal during October, with Vila Nova de Milfontes averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Alentejo, Portugal?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Alentejo, Portugal with overall perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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