Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in April
What April is really like in Porto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andreas Nagel, München, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Mild and greener, with showers between sunny spells; Easter brings more visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Porto: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild, greening hills and fewer crowds, with frequent showers in March and April; May is warm and often sunny.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Porto, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Ribeira
Six bridges river cruise
Boats styled on the traditional rabelo cargo boats leave from Ribeira and Gaia for a cruise of about 50 minutes under Porto's six bridges, from the Arrábida bridge near the river mouth to the São João and Maria Pia railway bridges upstream.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Religious site · Baixa and Aliados
Capela das Almas
Visit in the morning when the low sun lights the tiled side wall along Rua Fernandes Tomás.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Art
- Architecture
Viewpoint · Vila Nova de Gaia riverfront
Serra do Pilar and Jardim do Morro
On the Gaia end of the bridge's upper deck, the terraced Jardim do Morro and the circular church of the Serra do Pilar monastery give the widest view over Ribeira, the bridge and the old town.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
Experience · Ribeira
Historic tram line 1
Board at the Infante stop near São Francisco and sit on the left side for river views.
- Time needed
- 1 hour return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- History
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Porto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Porto?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild and greener, with showers between sunny spells; Easter brings more visitors.
+How warm is Porto in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.