Riba Douro weather in October (Portugal)

How does the October weather in Riba Douro compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Riba Douro tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Riba Douro in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riba Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Riba Douro, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in October

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Riba Douro, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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