Livraria Lello
Livraria Lello is a bookstore, book publisher, and cultural heritage site located in the city of Porto, Portugal. This National Monument of Portugal features Art Nouveau and Gothic Revival architecture designed by Francisco Xavier Esteves. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Portugal, ranking 15th on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The bookstore is open from 09:30 to 19:00, Monday through Sunday. There is a fee to visit, and the site does not have wheelchair access. Travelers can reach the site via the Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, 13 km away, or by traveling 275 km from the capital, Lisbon.
July and August are the driest months, with about 2 to 3 rainy days. July has highs of 24 °C and lows of 17 °C, while August has highs of 25 °C and lows of 18 °C. The wettest months are October, November, and December. December has highs of 13 °C and lows of 8 °C, with about 229 mm of rain. Nearby attractions include Porto Cathedral, 0.5 km away, and Palácio da Bolsa, 0.6 km away. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is also located nearby at 49.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 229 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 128 | 112 | 141 | 107 | 53 | 24 | 36 | 87 | 187 | 197 | 229 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
