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

Planning a trip to Viana do Castelo in November? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In November, Viana do Castelo typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Viana do Castelo in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Viana do Castelo. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, November and December tend to have 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 225 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in November

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in November 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 Viana do Castelo in November?

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 in November.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

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