Sintra
City in Portugal
Sintra is a city in Portugal with a population of 385606 in 2021. Located 24 km from Lisbon, it draws visitors to sights such as Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
What to see
The city features several notable architectural and natural locations. Visitors can explore Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, the Castle of the Moors, and Sintra National Palace. The area also includes Cabo da Roca.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 21 °C and very little rain, averaging 6 to 8 mm on about 1 day per month. November brings the highest rainfall, with 136 mm falling over about 13 days, alongside daily highs of 16 °C and lows of 13 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Cascais Airport in Cascais, located 9 km away. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located 22 km away.
Top sights in Sintra
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is November, with about 136 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 103 | 87 | 65 | 80 | 53 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 108 | 136 | 134 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Sintra (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Convent of the Capuchos
- Monserrate Palace