Santa Cruz do Douro weather in October (Portugal)

How does the weather in Santa Cruz do Douro usually fare in October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In October, Santa Cruz do Douro usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz do Douro in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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, February 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 Santa Cruz do Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz do Douro, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (57 KM, 35 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Santa Cruz do 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz do Douro.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.