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Porto in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Porto in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Porto in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
If you plan to visit Porto in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +20°C during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 138 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
138 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Porto has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Porto in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Porto for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +21°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +18°C.

Is Porto warm or cold in October?

Porto is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Porto:

Climate in Porto in October

Porto weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+23°C+20°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+7°C+3°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+32°C+24°C
Rainfall
53 mm138 mm148 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
131110
Cloudy days
131010
Rainy days
41010
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 138 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in September to 11 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Porto in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Porto is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Porto based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 359 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Porto, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Porto wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Porto?

This is the weather in Porto in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+21°C
2 October
☀️
+25°C
3 October
☀️
+26°C
4 October
☀️
+22°C
5 October
☀️
+21°C
6 October
☀️
+24°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
🌫️
+20°C
9 October
☁️
+19°C
10 October
🌧️
+18°C
11 October
☀️
+22°C
12 October
☀️
+21°C
13 October
☀️
+20°C
14 October
☁️
+21°C
15 October
☁️
+19°C
16 October
🌧️
+20°C
17 October
☁️
+21°C
18 October
☀️
+22°C
19 October
🌧️
+20°C
20 October
🌧️
+19°C
21 October
🌧️
+19°C
22 October
🌧️
+19°C
23 October
🌧️
+18°C
24 October
🌧️
+19°C
25 October
🌧️
+20°C
26 October
☁️
+24°C
27 October
🌧️
+21°C
28 October
🌧️
+20°C
29 October
🌧️
+20°C
30 October
☀️
+19°C
31 October
🌧️
+18°C
In October 2023 Porto had 12 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Porto climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Porto in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+17°C) and the highest in 2011 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 391 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Porto in October:

Is October a good time to visit Porto?

It’s always a good time to visit Porto, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Porto in October?

October has mild temperatures in Porto. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Porto rainy in October?

Porto is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Porto in October?

The amount of sunny days in Porto during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Porto

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Porto, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.