Viana do Castelo weather in April (Norte Region, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Viana do Castelo in April? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During April, Viana do Castelo usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Viana do Castelo in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Viana do Castelo, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

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

Where to go in Portugal in April

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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 Viana do Castelo, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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