Convent of Christ Convento de Cristo
Tomar, Portugal UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Convent of Christ is a convent, monastery, and cultural heritage site in Tomar. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Monument of Portugal.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September, when daily highs reach 27 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. October through December and January through March are cooler and wetter. The site is 117 km from Lisbon and 110 km from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Nearby sites include the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, Batalha Monastery, and Alcobaça Monastery.
Opening hours are 09:00 to 18:30 from Monday to Sunday, though these change to 09:00 to 17:30 from October to May. The site is closed on January 1, May 1, December 25, and Easter. An admission fee is required to visit.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 132 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 79 | 61 | 78 | 68 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 106 | 111 | 132 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
