AI-generatedCoimbra at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 59 m
Climate in Coimbra
Coimbra 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 14 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Coimbra is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4318:56
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 07:26–08:20 · evening 18:19–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:26 · evening 19:12–19:23
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 Coimbra in October?
In October, Coimbra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coimbra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:43 – 18:56
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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 Coimbra
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 6.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Coimbra, 54 % 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 Coimbra
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Coimbra: 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, Coimbra has about 12 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Coimbra
How breezy and how cloudy Coimbra 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 Coimbra typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Coimbra: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 Coimbra
How often the day gets hot in Coimbra (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, Coimbra has about 1 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Coimbra
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July 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 | 46 | 14° | 5° | 4.4 h | 12 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 15° | 6° | 5.7 h | 9 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 17° | 7° | 6.7 h | 11 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 19° | 9° | 7.7 h | 11 | 88 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 12° | 8.8 h | 9 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 25° | 14° | 9.7 h | 5 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 28° | 16° | 10.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 28° | 16° | 10.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 26° | 15° | 8.5 h | 6 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 22° | 13° | 6.0 h | 12 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 17° | 9° | 4.5 h | 12 | 125 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 14° | 6° | 4.1 h | 12 | 118 |
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
40.21° N, 8.42° W · 59 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Coimbra
The best time to visit Coimbra is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent in January and in November; the wettest month is November with 125 mm.
Coimbra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Coimbra in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Coimbra in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Coimbra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Coimbra in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Coimbra for you.
Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Coimbra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Coimbra: score 99 against 74. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 99better |
| Day high | 22° | 25° |
| Night low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 23 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
Feb – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Coimbra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January14° · 4 h
In January, Coimbra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in January63February15° · 6 h
In February, Coimbra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in February75March17° · 7 h
In March, Coimbra is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in March80April19° · 8 h
In April, Coimbra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in April89May22° · 9 h
In May, Coimbra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in May99June25° · 10 h
In June, Coimbra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in June96July28° · 11 h
In July, Coimbra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 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, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in July92August28° · 10 h
In August, Coimbra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in August95September26° · 9 h
In September, Coimbra is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in September74October22° · 6 h
In October, Coimbra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in October60November17° · 5 h
In November, Coimbra is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Coimbra.
Coimbra in November49December14° · 4 h
In December, Coimbra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Coimbra.
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Coimbra vs. Figueira da Foz
In October the holiday weather in Coimbra and Figueira da Foz is about equally good (score 74 vs. 73). During the day Figueira da Foz is 1 °C cooler than Coimbra.
| in October | Coimbra | Figueira da Foz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Portugal in October: the best places
In October, Coimbra ranks 4 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Amadora21°19°80
- 2Lisbon21°19°80
- 3Sintra20°80
- 4CoimbraThis page22°74
- 5Fátima21°74
- 6Funchal21°23°74
- 7Porto21°17°69
- 8Guimarães20°68
Planning a trip to Coimbra
Weather for your travel dates
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Coimbra 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.
Coimbra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 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 10 min
- Distance
- 1,390 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 Coimbra
When is the best time to visit Coimbra?
The best time to visit Coimbra is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Coimbra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Coimbra?
Rain is most frequent in January and in November; the wettest month is November with 125 mm. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Coimbra get?
Coimbra gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Coimbra in?
Coimbra uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Coimbra?
A nonstop flight from London to Coimbra takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Coimbra?
Coimbra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 48.
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