Month guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in October
What October is really like in Porto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: HombreDHojalata, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Porto. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Mild with returning rain; autumn colours in the Douro vineyards.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Porto: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (24°C (75°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:46
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Porto, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
.jpg){kind=link}
Landmark · Ribeira
Dom Luís I Bridge
Designed by Théophile Seyrig, a former partner of Gustave Eiffel, and opened in 1886, this double-deck iron arch bridge links Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Baixa and Aliados
Clérigos Church and Tower
Climb in the late afternoon for softer light on the river and Gaia.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Porto?
One of the best months to visit Porto. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
Porto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Porto?
It is one of the best months to visit Porto. Mild with returning rain; autumn colours in the Douro vineyards.
+How warm is Porto in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Porto in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.