Monthly climate guide
Porto weather in October
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 14°C (58°F), October feels mild in Porto. Rainfall averages about 118 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than September and 5°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 5°C lower by November.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Porto — roughly 42% more rain than average.
- Porto is usually about 2°C cooler than Coimbra, 110 km away, in October.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Livraria Lello to a drier part of the day.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
14°C
58°F
Rainfall
118 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
46%
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 October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Porto in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Porto?
October is one of the wetter months in Porto, with about 118 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Porto in October?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 14°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Porto in October?
Porto typically gets around 118 mm of rain in October — 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.