What to pack for Porto in October
- t-shirts and light layers
- a light jacket for evenings
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 82%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.
How October compares
Best months in Porto: May–September. See the full best time to visit Porto guide.
Porto in October: the details
In October, Porto sees average daytime highs of 20°C (69°F) and overnight lows of 14°C (57°F). Rainfall totals roughly 226 mm across 15 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.6 hours per day with 10.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 82%.
In context: October is the 5th-warmest month and the second-wettest in Porto. The sunniest month is July (13.3 h/day).
| Metric | October average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F |
| Overnight low | 14°C / 57°F |
| Rainfall | 226 mm over 15 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day (10.9 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Travel score | 7.8 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Porto, Portugal (41.15, -8.61) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Porto in October?
Daytime highs in Porto in October average 20°C (69°F); nights drop to about 14°C.
Does it rain in Porto in October?
Expect around 15 rainy days and 226 mm of rainfall in October.
Is October a good time to visit Porto?
October is a good month to visit Porto. Overall travel score: 7.8/10. The best months are May–September.
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