Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Porto. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Warm and lively, with the city's biggest festival on the night of 23 June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Porto: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:09
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Summer (June–August). Warm, dry and busy, with São João in June, morning sea fog and cool Atlantic beaches; peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- São João — street party with fireworks, grilled sardines and plastic hammers (night of 23–24 June)
- Primavera Sound Porto — music festival (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Viewpoint · Vila Nova de Gaia riverfront
Serra do Pilar and Jardim do Morro
Bring a drink and arrive 30 minutes before sunset; the lawns fill with locals and buskers.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
Experience · Ribeira
Historic tram line 1
Vintage wooden trams run from near the Church of São Francisco along the north bank of the Douro to Passeio Alegre in Foz, a scenic ride of about 20–25 minutes past the Arrábida bridge and the old customs house.
- Time needed
- 1 hour return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- History
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 23°C, lows near 14°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Porto?
One of the best months to visit Porto, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
Porto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Porto?
It is one of the best months to visit Porto. Warm and lively, with the city's biggest festival on the night of 23 June.
+How warm is Porto in June?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.