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Norte Region Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norte Region, Portugal in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Norte Region, Portugal this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Norte Region in April

Norte Region, Portugal is a region in Portugal. April in Norte Region generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Montezinho at 15°C (59°F) and pleasant in Penso at 19°C (66°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Penso and 4°C (39°F) in Montezinho.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Freixo de Espada à Cinta with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz do Lima with 175 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Porto sees close to 218 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Norte Region in April

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

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

Temperature range in Norte Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Norte Region (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 →

Ponte de Lima

In April Ponte de Lima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy 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
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ponte de Lima →

Geres

In April Geres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Geres →

Braga

In April Braga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
218 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Braga →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Norte Region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Braga 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Vila Nova de Gaia 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Ponte de Lima 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Geres 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Guimarães 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Norte Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norte Region, Portugal in April?

April in Norte Region, Portugal brings tolerable weather. In Porto, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Norte Region, Portugal in April?

Daytime temperatures in Porto peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Norte Region, Portugal get a lot of rain in April?

Porto typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Norte Region, Portugal.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Norte Region, Portugal?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Porto, April might be a good time to visit Norte Region, Portugal. 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 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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