Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in February
What February is really like in Porto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Damp and mild, one of the quietest months with low hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Porto: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:29
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, rainy and quiet, with the lowest prices; port lodges and museums make good wet-weather refuges.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Fantasporto — international film festival (usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Waterfront · Ribeira
Ribeira waterfront
Wander the stepped lanes behind the quay, such as Escadas do Barredo, to see everyday life away from the restaurant terraces.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Porto?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Porto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Porto?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and mild, one of the quietest months with low hotel prices.
+How warm is Porto in February?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.