Porto & the Douro Valley
Port wine aged in cellars along a river gorge terraced for vines since Roman times, an old town of tiled façades tumbling down to the water, and a bridge view of the whole scene that earns every photo taken from it.
The best time to visit Porto & the Douro Valley is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (68°F). Local time there is 05:35 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 124mm · 13.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C56°F | 139mm5.5in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| February | 16°C60°F | 79mm3.1in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 17°C62°F | 99mm3.9in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 124mm4.9in | 13.3h13.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 21°C69°F | 66mm2.6in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 21°C70°F | 55mm2.2in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C76°F | 11mm0.4in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| August | 24°C75°F | 20mm0.8in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| September | 24°C74°F | 87mm3.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 20°C69°F | 229mm9.0in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 16°C62°F | 188mm7.4in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| December | 15°C58°F | 263mm10.4in | 9.2h9.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Porto & the Douro Valley?
The best time to visit Porto & the Douro Valley is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (68°F).
How warm does Porto & the Douro Valley get?
Typical daytime highs in Porto & the Douro Valley are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (73°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (68°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (58°F).
Is Porto & the Douro Valley expensive?
On the ground, Porto & the Douro Valley is cheap.
What sort of trip is Porto & the Douro Valley good for?
Porto & the Douro Valley is good for food and drink, history and culture, relaxing holidays, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Porto & the Douro Valley?
The wettest month in Porto & the Douro Valley is December at 263mm (10.4in), the driest July at 11mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 113mm (4.5in).
What plug do I need for Porto & the Douro Valley?
Porto & the Douro Valley uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
