Roman Temple of Évora
The Roman Temple of Évora is an ancient Roman structure and a National Monument of Portugal. Located within the Centro Histórico de Évora, this archaeological site represents ancient Roman architecture.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 32 °C and there is very little rain. For milder weather, May and September offer highs between 22 °C and 28 °C. The wettest period is between October and December, with December seeing about 119 mm of rain.
To reach the site, you can fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, which is 109 km away, or Badajoz Airport in Spain, located 101 km from the temple. The site is 108 km from the capital, Lisbon. While visiting, you can walk to the Capela dos Ossos, which is 0.4 km away, or travel 13.5 km to see the Almendres Cromlech. This site is one of the 45 most looked-up sights in Portugal on this website.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
