Porto Weather and Climate - World Guide to Porto

Porto, Portugal world-guides.com - Porto city guide featuring weather and climate in Porto, Portugal, factors affecting conditions, precipitation levels averaging 18 inches in December the wettest month of the year, temperatures reaching more than 35¡C on occassion in the summer, and seasonal variation information for Porto, Portugal, PT. Porto Weather and Climate - Last updated 27/8/2008.

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Porto Weather and Porto Climate Information
(Porto, Portugal, PT)




Sunny day in PortoThe summer climate and sunny weather offers perhaps the ultimate time to holiday in Porto. Tourists always flock to this part of Portugal at this time of the year, when summer highs in Porto average around 24°C / 75°F or 25°C / 77°F, rising much higher on the hottest of days, reaching more than 35°C / 95°F at times.

Despite this warm summer weather, the climate rarely feels uncomfortable and oppressive, due in no small part to the relatively low levels of humidity. The summer months in Porto are also extremely dry and rain is most unlikely during this high season.




Aliados Avenue in PortoPorto Weather and Climate: Seasonal Variations - Porto, Portugal, PT
Porto is situated on the northern side of the Mediterranean climate zone and weather is influenced by its prominent coastal position, with gentle ocean breezes often providing a refreshing breeze on the hottest of days. However, occasional forest fires can add a definite haze to the coastal views.

The climate in Porto is accurately described as being temperate, meaning that the summer weather is dry and warm, and that whilst the winter months may be wet, they are mild. In fact, even during January, the coldest month, the daytime temperatures average as high as 13°C / 55°F, meaning that Porto is not only a popular summer resort, but a great winter retreat.

The middle of September is when the main rainy weather arrives in Porto and these showers continue on and off all through the winter, with December being the wettest month, when precipitation levels average some 18 inches / 457 mm. Those visiting in winter to enjoy the mild climate would be advised to being an umbrella, although from February onwards, the rain is starting to become far more infrequent.

Porto Weather and Climate Chart - Porto, Portugal, PT

Maximum
Minimum

Porto weather in January

13°C / 55°F
5°C / 41°F

Porto weather in February

14°C / 57°F
6°C / 43°F

Porto weather in March

16°C / 61°F
7°C / 45°F

Porto weather in April

17°C / 63°F
8°C / 46°F

Porto weather in May

19°C / 66°F
11°C / 52°F

Porto weather in June

22°C / 72°F
13°C / 55°F

Porto weather in July

24°C / 75°F
15°C / 59°F

Porto weather in August

25°C / 77°F
14°C / 57°F

Porto weather in September

24°C / 75°F
14°C / 57°F

Porto weather in October

21°C / 70°F
11°C / 52°F

Porto weather in November

17°C / 63°F
8°C / 46°F

Porto weather in December

14°C / 57°F
6°C / 43°F






 
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