Sintra weather in October (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

How does the weather in Sintra usually fare in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Sintra during October to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Sintra in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. 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 October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

* Data from: Cascais, Portugal (11 KM, 7 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.

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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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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