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Barreiro weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Barreiro at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Sep · 18.8°
Sunshine a year
2,940 h
Rain a year
538 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
7 m

Climate in Barreiro

Barreiro has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Barreiro is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Barreiro

The best time to visit Barreiro is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in August. The wettest month is November with 77 mm of precipitation.

Barreiro through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Barreiro in spring

Mar – May

41

Fair

  • 18–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.6 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Barreiro in summer

Jun – Aug

79

Good

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 11.2 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Barreiro in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Barreiro in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 15–16 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year except Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Barreiro for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

53

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:4419:00

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:28–08:20 · evening 18:24–19:16
Blue hour
Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:16–19:26

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Barreiro compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 18°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°21°
Night-time low16°14°
Sea19°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Barreiro in October?

In October, Barreiro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Barreiro.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 16 min07:44 – 19:00
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
  • Seaweight 25 %21 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Barreiro

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Barreiro: score 81 against 53. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Barreiro
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5381better
Daytime high23°28°
Night-time low16°18°
Sea18.5°18.6°
Sunshine6.7 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days91better
Rainfall73 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days2better4

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Barreiro month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January15° · Sea 15° · 5.2 h

In January, Barreiro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in January
26February16° · Sea 15° · 6.1 h

In February, Barreiro is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in February
28March18° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h

In March, Barreiro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in March
37April20° · Sea 16° · 8.5 h

In April, Barreiro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in April
59May23° · Sea 17° · 9.8 h

In May, Barreiro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in May
78June25° · Sea 18° · 11.1 h

In June, Barreiro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in June
79July28° · Sea 18° · 11.4 h

In July, Barreiro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in July
81August28° · Sea 19° · 11.0 h

In August, Barreiro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in August
81September26° · Sea 19° · 9.1 h

In September, Barreiro is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in September
53October23° · Sea 19° · 6.7 h

In October, Barreiro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in October
21November18° · Sea 17° · 5.4 h

In November, Barreiro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in November
18December16° · Sea 16° · 4.7 h

In December, Barreiro is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Barreiro.

Barreiro in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Barreiro

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 16°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2115°9°15.4°5.2 h964
FebruaryFeb2616°10°14.8°6.1 h748
MarchMar2818°11°14.9°7.5 h961
AprilApr3720°13°15.7°8.5 h952
MayMay5923°15°16.5°9.8 h638
JuneJun7825°17°17.8°11.1 h311
JulyJul7928°18°18.2°11.4 h12
AugustAug8128°18°18.6°11.0 h14
SeptemberSep8126°17°18.8°9.1 h531
OctoberOct5323°16°18.5°6.7 h973
NovemberNov2118°12°17.3°5.4 h977
DecemberDec1816°10°16.1°4.7 h977

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

38.66° N, 9.07° W · 7 m · Europe/Lisbon

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Barreiro

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October18.5°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.5 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 18.5°8 in 10 years 17.3° – 19.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Barreiro ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 18.8 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 18.0 and 19.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.4°14.8°16.2°cold
FebruaryFeb14.8°13.9°15.5°cold
MarchMar14.9°14.1°15.5°cold
AprilApr15.7°14.9°16.8°cold
MayMay16.5°15.5°17.4°cold
JuneJun17.8°17.1°18.6°fresh
JulyJul18.2°17.7°18.9°fresh
AugustAug18.6°17.8°19.6°fresh
SeptemberSep18.8°18.0°19.7°fresh
OctoberOct18.5°17.3°19.5°fresh
NovemberNov17.3°16.1°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec16.1°15.4°16.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Barreiro

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,940 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Barreiro, 59 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Barreiro: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
538 mm on 76 days
Wettest month
Nov · 77 mm
Driest month
Jul · 2 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Barreiro has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Barreiro

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Barreiro

How breezy and how cloudy Barreiro is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Barreiro typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Aug.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 23 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Barreiro: variable cloud, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Barreiro

How often the day gets hot in Barreiro (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
24 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Barreiro has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Barreiro

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Barreiro in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Barreiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    34

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    63

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    80

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    53

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 25 min
Distance
1,570 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Barreiro vs Almada

In October the holiday weather in Barreiro and Almada is about equally good (score 53 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Almada as in Barreiro. The sea is about equally warm.

Barreiro vs Almada, in October
in OctoberBarreiroAlmada
Holiday weather score5352
Daytime high23°23°
Sea19°19°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberBarreiro 23°Almada 23°
BarreiroAlmada
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In October, Barreiro ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Amadora22°19°82
  6. 6Sintra21°82
  7. 7Tomar24°82
  8. 8Mafra21°80
  9. 21BarreiroThis page23°19°53
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Frequently asked questions about Barreiro

When is the best time to visit Barreiro?

The best time to visit Barreiro is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Barreiro?

The sea temperature in Barreiro ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 18.8 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Barreiro in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Barreiro?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Barreiro?

The wettest month is November with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Barreiro get?

Barreiro gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Barreiro in?

Barreiro is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Barreiro?

A nonstop flight from London to Barreiro takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,570 km.

Which school holidays are best for Barreiro?

Barreiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 63, summer holidays 80, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 20.