Europe · Climate guide
Best time to visit Portugal
The best time to visit Portugal is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mar, Jul–Aug, Nov are also good.
Portugal weather by month
Sunny, warm, and comfortable for walking.
- Jan: Not ideal
- Feb: Not ideal
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Ideal
- May: Ideal
- Jun: Ideal
- Jul: Good
- Aug: Good
- Sep: Ideal
- Oct: Ideal
- Nov: Good
- Dec: Not ideal
| Month | Weather | Ideal elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not ideal | 62 countries |
| February | Not ideal | 67 countries |
| March | Good | 64 countries |
| April | Ideal | 62 countries |
| May | Ideal | 83 countries |
| June | Ideal | 85 countries |
| July | Good | 51 countries |
| August | Good | 52 countries |
| September | Ideal | 84 countries |
| October | Ideal | 53 countries |
| November | Good | 50 countries |
| December | Not ideal | 51 countries |
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The planner puts Portugal in its best stretch (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct) and fills the rest of your trip with places that are in spring-like weather at the same time.
Cost of a month in Portugal
Mid-range. A rough guide for one person staying a month: $2,000–$3,000 for rent, food and getting around. Book the best months early; prices climb with the weather.
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Questions about visiting Portugal
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
The best time to visit Portugal for weather is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Sunny, warm, and comfortable for walking.
Which months should I avoid in Portugal?
Dec–Feb are the least comfortable months in Portugal, usually because of heat, heavy rain, storms or cold. Prices can be lower then, so it depends on what you care about most.
Is it worth visiting Portugal outside the best months?
Often, yes. Mar, Jul–Aug, Nov are still good months in Portugal, with a little more rain or heat but usually fewer crowds and better prices.
How much does a month in Portugal cost?
Portugal is mid-range for long stays. A rough guide for one person living there for a month is $2,000–$3,000, including rent, food and getting around. Your style matters more than the country.
Where else has great weather at the same time as Portugal?
Nearby countries with ideal weather in the same months include Italy, Malta, Spain, Greece.
General guidance based on typical seasonal weather, not a forecast. Big countries have several climates. Always check current travel advisories and entry rules before you book.