Minho Region Weather in October

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

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Braga Guimarães Esposende Vieira do Minho

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

What to Expect in the Minho Region in October

The Minho Region, Portugal is a region in Portugal. October in the Minho Region generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Braga.

For a closer look at conditions across the Minho Region, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Esposende with an average of 197 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Vila Verde with 239 mm (9.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Braga receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Braga gets approximately 182 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Minho Region in October

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

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 Minho Region

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

Temperature range in the Minho Region (October)

Precipitation variation in the Minho Region (October)

Braga

In October Braga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
182 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Braga →

Guimarães

In October Guimarães generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
182 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Guimarães →

Esposende

In October Esposende generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
182 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Esposende →

Vieira do Minho

In October Vieira do Minho generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
182 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Vieira do Minho →

Amares

In October Amares generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
182 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Amares →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Braga 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Guimarães 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Esposende 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Vieira do Minho 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Amares 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Fafe 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

The Minho Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Minho Region, Portugal in October?

the Minho Region, Portugal typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Braga average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Minho Region, Portugal in October?

In Braga, the average daytime high in October is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Braga records an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for the Minho Region, Portugal.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Minho Region, Portugal?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Braga, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Minho Region, Portugal.

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

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