Porto
City in Portugal
Porto is a city in Portugal with a population of approximately 273,000 people. Located 275 km from Lisbon, it attracts visitors to sites such as Livraria Lello, the Porto Cathedral, and the Palácio da Bolsa.
What to see
The city offers several landmarks for visitors. Architectural sites include the Porto Cathedral, the Palácio da Bolsa, and the Church of São Francisco. For cultural and historical interests, the city features the Soares dos Reis National Museum, the Serralves estate, and the bookstore Livraria Lello. Additional structures found in the city include the Fort of São Francisco Xavier and the Super Bock Arena.
When to go
June through September offer the warmest and driest weather in Porto. During July and August, daily highs reach 24 °C to 25 °C, with minimal rainfall of 24 mm to 36 mm occurring over 2 to 3 days. Temperatures remain mild in late spring and early autumn, though rainfall increases during these periods. Winters are significantly wetter, with December recording 229 mm of rain over about 14 days and daily highs of 13 °C, making the summer months the most suitable time for outdoor exploration.
Getting there
Travelers can reach the city via the Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, which is located 12 km from the city center.
Top sights in Porto
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 Porto (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Church of São Francisco
- Fort of São Francisco Xavier
- Serralves
- Soares dos Reis National Museum
- Super Bock Arena