Évora
City in Portugal
Évora is a city in Portugal with a population of 53,577 in 2021. Located 108 km from Lisbon, it draws visitors to its historic sights including the Roman Temple of Évora, Capela dos Ossos, and Almendres Cromlech.
What to see
Visitors can explore several key historical sites in the city. The sights include the Roman Temple of Évora, the Capela dos Ossos, and the Almendres Cromlech.
When to go
The climate features daily highs and lows. July and August are the hottest months with daily highs of 32 °C and lows of 17 °C, with rain on about 1 day each month. December is the wettest month with 119 mm of rain on about 8 days, and January has daily highs of 13 °C and lows of 5 °C with 79 mm of rain on about 8 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Badajoz Airport in Badajoz, Spain, located 101 km away. The major hub is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, Portugal, 109 km away.
Top sights in Évora
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 119 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 64 | 49 | 75 | 57 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 103 | 101 | 119 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Évora (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cathedral of Évora
- Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro
- Igreja de São Francisco
- Royal Palace of Évora