Cabo da Roca
Cabo da Roca is a cape and headland located in Sintra, Portugal, within the Sintra Mountains at an elevation of 140 m. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Portugal, ranking 9 out of 45 sights of the country on this site. The headland offers a distinct geographic point to explore in the region.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 13 °C in January and February to 19 °C in August and September. July and August are the driest months, with rain on about 1 day each, while November is the wettest month, with 108 mm of rain over about 13 days. Cascais Airport is the nearest airport at 14 km, while Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and the capital Lisbon are both 32 km away.
Nearby places to combine with a trip include Quinta da Regaleira at 9.2 km, Pena Palace at 9.6 km, Sintra National Palace at 9.7 km, Castle of the Moors at 9.7 km, and the Palace of Mafra at 23.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 19 °C. The wettest is November, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 68 | 50 | 60 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 83 | 108 | 104 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
