Weather in April in The Douro Valley
Thinking about venturing to the Douro Valley this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Douro Valley in April?
The Douro Valley 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 and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Porto.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 80 mm to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 125 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Porto enjoys close to 218 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Douro Valley in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Douro Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Douro Valley?
Porto
In April Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
In April Vila Nova de Gaia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lamego
In April Lamego generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Peso da Régua
In April Peso da Régua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pinhão
In April Pinhão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Douro Valley, in Portugal.
Is April the best time to visit the Douro Valley?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Douro Valley 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 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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