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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, July, August

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Avoid

January, February, November, December

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Weather

9°C – 22°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Portugal for a sun and beach holiday is June, July, August.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Portugal

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
20Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
113
February
20Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°113
March
35Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°77
April
46Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°71
May
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°54
June
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°36
July
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°11
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°12
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°41
October
67Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°87
November
23Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°107
December
20Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°114

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Portugal

When is the best time to visit Portugal for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Portugal for sun & beach is typically in June, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Portugal?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Portugal, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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