Almendres Cromlech
Almendres Cromlech is a stone circle and a National Monument of Portugal. It is one of the 45 sights in Portugal listed on this site and is the 36th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24/7. Visitors can travel to the area from Lisbon, which is 95 km away. The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 97 km from the site.
For weather, the warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 31 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warmer temperatures. The wettest month is December, which has about 125 mm of rain, while the coldest month is January, with daily lows of about 5 °C. If visiting the area, you can also see the Capela dos Ossos, which is 13.3 km away, or the Roman Temple of Évora, located 13.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 125 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 68 | 53 | 79 | 60 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 107 | 106 | 125 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
