Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, September, July
January, February, October, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Coimbra?
The best time to visit Coimbra for backpacking is June, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Coimbra due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in CoimbraBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Coimbra
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 39Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 10° | 119 |
February | 46Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 101 |
March | 68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 89 |
April | 77Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 87 |
May | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 77 |
June | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 31 |
July | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 12 |
August | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 16 |
September | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 53 |
October | 75Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 131 |
November | 62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 122 |
December | 52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 122 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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