Season guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm early autumn and harvest time in the Douro Valley, turning wet and cool by November. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 31 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 31
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 12 | 11 h | 3/5 |
| November | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 13 | 9.8 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 31 of the year's roughly 113 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Douro Valley grape harvest (usually September to early October)
- November: São Martinho — chestnut and new wine celebrations (around 11 November)
Good choices for autumn
Religious site · Ribeira
Church of São Francisco
A plain Gothic exterior hides one of Portugal's most extravagant baroque interiors, with almost every surface covered in gilded carved woodwork, including a Tree of Jesse altarpiece.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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Museum · Boavista
Serralves Museum and Park
Allow time for the Treetop Walk and the pink Art Deco Casa de Serralves.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Outdoors
- Architecture
- Kids
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Architecture · Boavista
Casa da Música
Rem Koolhaas's angular white concert hall, opened in 2005, is home to the Porto symphony orchestra.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- After dark
Market · Baixa and Aliados
Bolhão Market
Go in the morning for the liveliest atmosphere and the best produce.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Foz do Douro
Sea Life Porto
A compact aquarium beside the Castelo do Queijo on the seafront, with tanks of Atlantic marine life, a walk-through ocean tunnel and touch pools, plus a rescue area for seahorses and turtles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Braga (About 1 hour by train) — Portugal's religious capital has Portugal's oldest cathedral and a lively centre.
- Aveiro (About 40 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes by train) — A town of canals crossed by colourful moliceiro boats, Art Nouveau buildings and sweet ovos moles egg-yolk pastries.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Porto?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm early autumn and harvest time in the Douro Valley, turning wet and cool by November.
+What is the weather like in Porto in autumn?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 31 rainy days over the season.