Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in November
What November 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
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Wet and cool, but low prices and roasted-chestnut sellers on the streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Porto: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:16
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm early autumn and harvest time in the Douro Valley, turning wet and cool by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- São Martinho — chestnut and new wine celebrations (around 11 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
Garden · Massarelos
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
These hilltop gardens laid out in the 19th century have shaded paths, fountains, peacocks wandering the lawns and several terraces with views down the Douro towards the sea.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Foz do Douro
Foz do Douro and the seafront
Ride historic tram line 1 along the river from the centre and walk the seafront back towards Matosinhos.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 13 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 November a good time to visit Porto?
A good-value shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit Porto?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Wet and cool, but low prices and roasted-chestnut sellers on the streets.
+How warm is Porto in November?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.