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Douro Valley Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Douro Valley, Portugal in April.

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Porto Vila Nova de Gaia Lamego Peso da Régua

Planning a getaway to the Douro Valley, Portugal this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Douro Valley in April

The Douro Valley, Portugal is a region in Portugal. April in the Douro Valley generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Porto.

For specific regional insights in the Douro Valley, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 125 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Porto gets approximately 218 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Douro Valley in April

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

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 Douro Valley

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Douro Valley, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Douro Valley (April)

Precipitation variation in the Douro Valley (April)

Porto

In April Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
218 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Porto →

Vila Nova de Gaia

In April Vila Nova de Gaia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
218 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia →

Lamego

In April Lamego generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
218 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Lamego →

Peso da Régua

In April Peso da Régua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Peso da Régua →

Pinhão

In April Pinhão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pinhão →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Douro Valley, in Portugal.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Douro Valley in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Vila Nova de Gaia 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Lamego 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Peso da Régua 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Pinhão 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Douro Valley weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Douro Valley, Portugal in April?

the Douro Valley, Portugal typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Porto average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Douro Valley, Portugal in April?

Porto averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does the Douro Valley, Portugal get a lot of rain in April?

the Douro Valley, Portugal sees substantial rainfall in April. Porto typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Douro Valley, Portugal?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Douro Valley, Portugal with overall tolerable weather in Porto. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Douro Valley, Portugal is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Porto. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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