Coimbra
City in Portugal
Coimbra is a city in Portugal with a population of about 141,000. It is located 178 km from Lisbon and attracts visitors interested in its historic cathedrals and landmarks.
What to see
Religious architecture is a focus in Coimbra. Visitors can explore the Old Cathedral of Coimbra and the Monastery of the Holy Cross. For sports fans, the city also features the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C and very little rain. June and September are also mild, with highs of 26 °C. The winter months, particularly November and December, see the most precipitation, with over 130 mm of rain each month. Temperatures during the winter drop to lows between 5 °C and 6 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato in Viseu, located 73 km away. For international travel, the major hub of Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto is 117 km from the city.
Top sights in Coimbra
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 151 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 122 | 97 | 72 | 98 | 77 | 35 | 14 | 17 | 54 | 122 | 130 | 151 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Coimbra (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Machado de Castro National Museum
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- Quinta das Lágrimas