AI-generatedCastelo Branco at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 635 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 371 m
Climate in Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Castelo Branco is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Castelo Branco
The best time to visit Castelo Branco is from March to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is October with 101 mm of precipitation.
Castelo Branco through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Castelo Branco in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Castelo Branco in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Castelo Branco in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–28 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Castelo Branco in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
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 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3918:52
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 07:22–08:15 · evening 18:16–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:09–19:19
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 Castelo Branco compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Castelo Branco in October?
In October, Castelo Branco is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:39 – 18:52
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
Compare two months in Castelo Branco
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 Castelo Branco: score 96 against 81. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Castelo Branco month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January13° · 4.4 h
In January, Castelo Branco is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in January67February14° · 5.9 h
In February, Castelo Branco is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in February81March18° · 6.9 h
In March, Castelo Branco is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in March87April20° · 7.9 h
In April, Castelo Branco is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in April96May24° · 9.2 h
In May, Castelo Branco is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in May89June29° · 11.1 h
In June, Castelo Branco is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in June65July33° · 12.2 h
In July, Castelo Branco is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in July65August33° · 11.2 h
In August, Castelo Branco 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 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in August92September28° · 8.8 h
In September, Castelo Branco is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in September81October22° · 6.3 h
In October, Castelo Branco is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in October66November16° · 4.8 h
In November, Castelo Branco is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco in November48December13° · 3.9 h
In December, Castelo Branco is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Castelo Branco.
Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco
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 (3°), the warmest in August (17°). 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 | 47 | 13° | 3° | 4.4 h | 9 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 14° | 4° | 5.9 h | 6 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 18° | 6° | 6.9 h | 8 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 20° | 8° | 7.9 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 96 | 24° | 11° | 9.2 h | 6 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 29° | 14° | 11.1 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 33° | 16° | 12.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 33° | 17° | 11.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 28° | 14° | 8.8 h | 5 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 22° | 11° | 6.3 h | 9 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 16° | 7° | 4.8 h | 9 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 13° | 4° | 3.9 h | 9 | 98 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Castelo Branco
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Castelo Branco, 56 % 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 Castelo Branco: 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, Castelo Branco has about 9 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Castelo Branco
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 Castelo Branco
How breezy and how cloudy Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco 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 52 % of the sky over Castelo Branco: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 Castelo Branco
How often the day gets hot in Castelo Branco (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, Castelo Branco has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
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Castelo Branco 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.
Castelo Branco has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,400 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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Castelo Branco vs Covilhã
In October Castelo Branco has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs 75). During the day Covilhã is 2 °C cooler than Castelo Branco.
| in October | Castelo Branco | Covilhã |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Castelo Branco
When is the best time to visit Castelo Branco?
The best time to visit Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Castelo Branco?
The wettest month is October with 101 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Castelo Branco get?
Castelo Branco gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Castelo Branco in?
Castelo Branco is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Castelo Branco?
A nonstop flight from London to Castelo Branco takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Castelo Branco?
Castelo Branco has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 95, summer holidays 65, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 48.