Sintra weather in April (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Sintra in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Sintra typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Sintra in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 276 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sintra, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 69% *  
* Data from: Cascais, Portugal (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in April

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

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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 Sintra in April?

For visitors traveling to Sintra, 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 in April.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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