AI-generatedBeja at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 507 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 286 m
Climate in Beja
Beja has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Beja is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Beja
The best time to visit Beja is from March to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation.
Beja through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Beja in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–25 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Beja in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Beja in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Beja in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3918:55
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 07:22–08:14 · evening 18:20–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:12–19:22
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 Beja compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Beja in October?
In October, Beja is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:39 – 18:55
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %72 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Beja
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Beja: score 96 against 84. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 36 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Beja month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January15° · 5.2 h
In January, Beja is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in January78February16° · 6.2 h
In February, Beja is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in February85March19° · 7.1 h
In March, Beja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in March87April21° · 7.9 h
In April, Beja is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in April96May25° · 9.4 h
In May, Beja is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in May84June30° · 11.1 h
In June, Beja is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in June64July33° · 12.0 h
In July, Beja is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in July63August33° · 11.2 h
In August, Beja is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in August85September29° · 8.7 h
In September, Beja is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in September84October24° · 6.7 h
In October, Beja is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in October80November19° · 5.5 h
In November, Beja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in November65December16° · 4.7 h
In December, Beja is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Beja.
Beja in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Beja
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 15° | 5° | 5.2 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 16° | 5° | 6.2 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 19° | 7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 21° | 9° | 7.9 h | 8 | 52 |
| MayMay | 96 | 25° | 11° | 9.4 h | 6 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 30° | 15° | 11.1 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 33° | 16° | 12.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 33° | 17° | 11.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 29° | 15° | 8.7 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 24° | 12° | 6.7 h | 8 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 19° | 8° | 5.5 h | 8 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 16° | 6° | 4.7 h | 8 | 72 |
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
38.01° N, 7.86° W · 286 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Beja
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Beja, 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 Beja: 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.
In October, Beja has about 8 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Beja
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Beja
How breezy and how cloudy Beja 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.
In October, the wind in Beja typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Beja: 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 Beja
How often the day gets hot in Beja (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Beja has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Beja
Weather for your travel dates
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Beja 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.
Beja has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 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
- 1,600 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.
Good to know: Portugal
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +351
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Beja vs Mértola
In October the holiday weather in Beja and Mértola is about equally good (score 84 vs 87). During the day Mértola is 2 °C warmer than Beja.
| in October | Beja | Mértola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct | Feb – May, Oct – Nov |
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In October, Beja ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Elvas24°83
- 8Lisbon22°19°82
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Frequently asked questions about Beja
When is the best time to visit Beja?
The best time to visit Beja is from March to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Beja?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Beja?
The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Beja get?
Beja gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Beja in?
Beja is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Beja?
A nonstop flight from London to Beja takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Beja?
Beja has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 94, summer holidays 63, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 65.