AI-generatedElvas at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 530 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 326 m
Climate in Elvas
Elvas has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Elvas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Elvas
The best time to visit Elvas is from March to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation.
Elvas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Elvas in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–26 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Elvas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Elvas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Elvas in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – May, October
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 – May, 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°
07:3718:52
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 07:20–08:13 · evening 18:16–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:20 · evening 19:08–19:19
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 Elvas 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 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Elvas in October?
In October, Elvas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elvas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:37 – 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
- 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 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Elvas
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 Elvas: score 95 against 83. In May, days are 2 °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 | 83 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Elvas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January14° · 4.6 h
In January, Elvas is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in January78February16° · 6.0 h
In February, Elvas is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in February85March19° · 7.2 h
In March, Elvas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in March87April22° · 8.2 h
In April, Elvas is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in April95May26° · 9.6 h
In May, Elvas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 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 Elvas.
Elvas in May74June31° · 11.4 h
In June, Elvas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in June50July34° · 12.4 h
In July, Elvas is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in July50August34° · 11.3 h
In August, Elvas is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in August79September30° · 8.9 h
In September, Elvas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in September83October24° · 6.6 h
In October, Elvas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in October77November18° · 5.2 h
In November, Elvas is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Elvas.
Elvas in November61December15° · 3.9 h
In December, Elvas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours 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 Elvas.
Elvas 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 Elvas
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 February, 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 | 60 | 14° | 5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 16° | 5° | 6.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 19° | 8° | 7.2 h | 8 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 22° | 10° | 8.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 95 | 26° | 12° | 9.6 h | 6 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 16° | 11.4 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 34° | 17° | 12.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 17° | 11.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 30° | 16° | 8.9 h | 5 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 24° | 12° | 6.6 h | 8 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 18° | 8° | 5.2 h | 9 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 15° | 6° | 3.9 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
38.88° N, 7.16° W · 326 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Elvas
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 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Elvas, 58 % 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 Elvas: 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, Elvas has about 8 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Elvas
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 Elvas
How breezy and how cloudy Elvas 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 Elvas 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 Elvas: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 Elvas
How often the day gets hot in Elvas (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, Elvas 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 Elvas
Weather for your travel dates
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Elvas 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.
Elvas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,490 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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Elvas vs Badajoz
In October the holiday weather in Elvas and Badajoz is about equally good (score 83 vs 85). During the day Badajoz is 1 °C warmer than Elvas.
| in October | Elvas | Badajoz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Elvas
When is the best time to visit Elvas?
The best time to visit Elvas is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Elvas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Elvas?
The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Elvas get?
Elvas gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Elvas in?
Elvas is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Elvas?
A nonstop flight from London to Elvas takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Elvas?
Elvas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 91, summer holidays 50, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 61.