Monthly climate guide
Porto weather in April
Expect mild weather in Porto in April: afternoons reach about 17°C (63°F), while nights drop to around 11°C (52°F). Around 102 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Porto is usually about 4°C cooler than Setúbal, 290 km away, in April.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift São Bento Railway Station to a drier part of the day.
- Days and nights are close, only about 6°C apart.
- In Porto, April is mid-spring.
Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
102 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
52%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Porto weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 8°C / 47°F | 130 mm | 86% | 54% |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 8°C / 46°F | 100 mm | 83% | 51% |
| March | 15°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 108 mm | 81% | 49% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 102 mm | 81% | 52% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 72 mm | 79% | 43% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 76% | 41% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 9 mm | 74% | 28% |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 19 mm | 73% | 30% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 52 mm | 73% | 34% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 14°C / 58°F | 118 mm | 77% | 46% |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 11°C / 52°F | 145 mm | 84% | 53% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 9°C / 49°F | 114 mm | 85% | 54% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
Our Porto guide recommends: May to June or September, for mild weather without peak summer crowds.
Cross the river to Vila Nova de Gaia for port wine cellar tours — most of the historic producers are based there, not in Porto itself.
Best time to visit Porto →Other Portugal cities in April
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Porto in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
April is one of the wetter months in Porto, with about 102 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Porto in April?
Average highs are about 17°C (63°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Porto in April?
Porto typically gets around 102 mm of rain in April — wet.
When is the best time to visit Porto?
May to June or September, for mild weather without peak summer crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Porto (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.