Season guide · Porto · Portugal
Porto in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, dry and busy, with São João in June, morning sea fog and cool Atlantic beaches; peak prices. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 11 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 | 14.9 h | 5/5 |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 3 | 13.8 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 113 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: São João — street party with fireworks, grilled sardines and plastic hammers (night of 23–24 June)
- June: Primavera Sound Porto — music festival (usually June)
Make the most of the weather
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Religious site · Sé
Porto Cathedral (Sé)
Visit the cloister and upper terrace for the tiles and views, then walk down through the Barredo lanes to the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
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Museum · Boavista
Serralves Museum and Park
Porto's main contemporary art museum occupies a white building by Álvaro Siza, set in large gardens with an Art Deco villa, a farm, woodland, a treetop walkway and outdoor sculptures.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Outdoors
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Massarelos
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Head for the terraces on the southern edge at sunset, a favourite local picnic spot.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Foz do Douro
Foz do Douro and the seafront
Where the Douro meets the Atlantic, a promenade runs past the Felgueiras lighthouse and its breakwater, the art deco Pérgola da Foz and small sandy coves towards the Castelo do Queijo fort.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
Experience · Ribeira
Six bridges river cruise
Sit on the upper deck on the Gaia side for the best views of Ribeira.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Day trips in summer
- Guimarães (About 1 hour 15 minutes by train) — Considered the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães has a medieval castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and a well-preserved UNESCO-listed old town of granite squares.
- Braga (About 1 hour by train) — Portugal's religious capital has Portugal's oldest cathedral and a lively centre.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Porto?
Yes: June is among the best months. Warm, dry and busy, with São João in June, morning sea fog and cool Atlantic beaches; peak prices.
+What is the weather like in Porto in summer?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.