Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal
The Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal is a church building and former convent dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. It is a National Monument of Portugal featuring Manueline architecture designed by Diogo de Boitaca.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when temperatures reach daily highs of 26 °C and rainfall is minimal at about 4 mm. For those preferring milder weather, May and September offer daily highs between 20 °C and 24 °C with low rainfall. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 113 mm and 122 mm of rain respectively.
Setúbal is located 29 km from the capital, Lisbon. Travelers can reach the area via Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, which is 35 km away. While visiting the monastery, you can also travel to Arrábida Natural Park, which is 9.6 km away, or visit sites in Lisbon such as the Lisbon Cathedral, Alfama, Praça do Comércio, and the Vasco da Gama Bridge, all located approximately 29 km from the monastery.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 122 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 69 | 52 | 64 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 95 | 113 | 122 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
