The weather in October in Portugal

It's warm in October in Portugal with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Portugal. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2014, Portugal reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Portugal

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Portugal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Portugal New York
Average temperature 24°C 21°C
Max. temperature 27°C 26°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 46 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Portugal with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Portugal is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Portugal for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Portugal is based on weather data from Algarve. Other places, like Lisbon, Albufeira or Madeira, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Portugal to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Portugal

Temperature in October in Portugal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Portugal

Total precipitation in October in Portugal over the years

Daily UV index in October in Portugal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Portugal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Portugal by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Portugal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.