AI-generatedBraga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,560 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 190 m
Climate in Braga
Braga has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Braga is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:4418:54
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:27–08:22 · evening 18:17–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:27 · 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.
What is the weather like in Braga in October?
In October, Braga is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 226 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Braga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:44 – 18:54
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Braga
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 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Braga, 46 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Braga
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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Braga: 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, Braga has about 13 rainy days with 226 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Braga
How breezy and how cloudy Braga 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 Braga typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Braga: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 and humidity in Braga
How often the day gets hot in Braga (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, Braga has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Braga
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 34 | 12° | 4° | 3.6 h | 13 | 197 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 14° | 4° | 5.0 h | 10 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 16° | 6° | 5.9 h | 12 | 160 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 17° | 8° | 6.8 h | 13 | 145 |
| MayMay | 81 | 20° | 10° | 8.0 h | 11 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 24° | 13° | 9.1 h | 7 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 26° | 15° | 10.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 27° | 16° | 9.8 h | 4 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 14° | 7.7 h | 7 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 20° | 11° | 5.2 h | 13 | 226 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 15° | 7° | 3.8 h | 13 | 198 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 13° | 5° | 3.3 h | 14 | 209 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
41.55° N, 8.42° W · 190 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Braga
The best time to visit Braga is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in March and from May to September. Rain is most frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 226 mm.
Braga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Braga in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Braga in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Braga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Braga in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Braga for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Braga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Braga: score 100 against 67. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 100better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 226 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar, May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Braga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January12° · 4 h
In January, Braga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 197 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in January52February14° · 5 h
In February, Braga is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in February62March16° · 6 h
In March, Braga is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in March71April17° · 7 h
In April, Braga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in April81May20° · 8 h
In May, Braga is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in May94June24° · 9 h
In June, Braga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in June100July26° · 10 h
In July, Braga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in July99August27° · 10 h
In August, Braga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in August89September24° · 8 h
In September, Braga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in September67October20° · 5 h
In October, Braga is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 226 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in October47November15° · 4 h
In November, Braga is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 198 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Braga.
Braga in November33December13° · 3 h
In December, Braga is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 209 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Braga.
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Braga vs. Guimarães
In October the holiday weather in Braga and Guimarães is about equally good (score 67 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Guimarães as in Braga.
| in October | Braga | Guimarães |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Portugal in October: the best places
In October, Braga ranks 9 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Sintra20°80
- 2Amadora21°19°80
- 3Lisbon21°19°80
- 4Coimbra22°74
- 5Fátima21°74
- 6Funchal21°23°74
- 7Porto21°17°69
- 8Guimarães20°68
- 9BragaThis page20°67
Planning a trip to Braga
Weather for your travel dates
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Braga 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.
Braga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,260 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.
Frequently asked questions about Braga
When is the best time to visit Braga?
The best time to visit Braga is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Braga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Braga?
Rain is most frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 226 mm. The driest month is July with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Braga get?
Braga gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Braga in?
Braga uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Braga?
A nonstop flight from London to Braga takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Braga?
Braga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 34.
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