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Douro Valley Weather in July

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

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Porto Vila Nova de Gaia Lamego Peso da Régua

Planning a journey to the Douro Valley, Portugal this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Douro Valley in July

The Douro Valley, Portugal is a region in Portugal. July in the Douro Valley generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Porto to 29°C (84°F) in Pinhão. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Pinhão and 18°C (64°F) in Porto.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 23 mm (0.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Porto typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Porto enjoys about 307 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Douro Valley in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in the Douro Valley, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Douro Valley (July)

Precipitation variation in the Douro Valley (July)

Porto

In July Porto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
307 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto →

Vila Nova de Gaia

In July Vila Nova de Gaia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
307 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia →

Lamego

In July Lamego generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
307 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lamego →

Peso da Régua

In July Peso da Régua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Peso da Régua →

Pinhão

In July Pinhão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pinhão →

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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Vila Nova de Gaia 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Lamego 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Peso da Régua 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Pinhão 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

The Douro Valley weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, the Douro Valley, Portugal generally has perfect weather conditions. Porto sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Porto averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

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

July is on the drier side in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Porto averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to the Douro Valley, Portugal. Typically, the climate in Porto is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Porto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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