Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Braga, Portugal UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a Neoclassical minor basilica, calvary, and Catholic pilgrimage church located in Braga, Portugal. Dedicated to Jesus Christ, this cultural heritage site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Monument of Portugal. It is the 24th most looked-up sight in Portugal on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 323 km from Lisbon. The nearest airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, which is 42 km away. Travelers can combine a visit with Peneda-Gerês National Park, 34.5 km away, or visit Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral, which are about 50 km away.
July and August are the driest months, with about 3 days of rain and daily highs of 26 °C. December is the wettest month, with 288 mm of rain and daily highs of 12 °C. Temperatures vary throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 12 °C in January to 26 °C in August. Rainfall is highest in December at 288 mm and lowest in July and August, which see 30 mm and 41 mm of rain respectively. Other months, such as May, have daily highs of 19 °C and about 10 days of rain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 288 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 216 | 160 | 151 | 166 | 136 | 65 | 30 | 41 | 102 | 226 | 230 | 288 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
