AI-generatedÉvora at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 570 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 242 m
Climate in Évora
Évora has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Évora is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Évora
The best time to visit Évora is from March to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is October with 79 mm of precipitation.
Évora through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Évora in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–25 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Évora in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Évora in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Évora in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.3 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
Feb – May, Oct – Dec
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 – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
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 07:23–08:15 · evening 18:19–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:23 · evening 19:11–19:22
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 Évora 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° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Évora in October?
In October, Évora is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:39 – 18:55
- 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
- 51 %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 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
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 Évora
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 Évora: score 94 against 83. 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 | 83 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 43 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Évora month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January15° · 5.1 h
In January, Évora is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in January76February16° · 6.1 h
In February, Évora is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in February84March19° · 7.3 h
In March, Évora is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in March86April22° · 8.2 h
In April, Évora 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 is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in April94May25° · 9.5 h
In May, Évora is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 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 Évora.
Évora in May81June30° · 11.2 h
In June, Évora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in June58July34° · 11.9 h
In July, Évora is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in July58August34° · 11.1 h
In August, Évora is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in August82September30° · 8.8 h
In September, Évora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in September83October24° · 6.8 h
In October, Évora is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in October78November18° · 5.5 h
In November, Évora is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in November62December15° · 4.6 h
In December, Évora is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Évora.
Évora in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Évora
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 (6°), 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 | 61 | 15° | 6° | 5.1 h | 8 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 16° | 6° | 6.1 h | 7 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 19° | 8° | 7.3 h | 9 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 22° | 10° | 8.2 h | 9 | 63 |
| MayMay | 94 | 25° | 12° | 9.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 30° | 15° | 11.2 h | 3 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 34° | 17° | 11.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 34° | 17° | 11.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 30° | 16° | 8.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 9 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 18° | 9° | 5.5 h | 9 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 15° | 7° | 4.6 h | 9 | 78 |
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 hours in Évora
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 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Évora, 60 % 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 in Évora: 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, Évora has about 9 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Évora
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 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 and clouds in Évora
How breezy and how cloudy Évora 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 Évora typically peaks at 15 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 51 % of the sky over Évora: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 Évora
How often the day gets hot in Évora (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, Évora 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 Évora
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Évora 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.
Évora has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58).
- 85
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
- 26 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.4 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
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.9 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 20 min
- Distance
- 1,550 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.
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Évora vs Beja
In October the holiday weather in Évora and Beja is about equally good (score 83 vs 84). During the day it is about as warm in Beja as in Évora.
| in October | Évora | Beja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Évora
When is the best time to visit Évora?
The best time to visit Évora 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 Évora?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Évora?
The wettest month is October with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Évora get?
Évora gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Évora in?
Évora is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Évora?
A nonstop flight from London to Évora takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Évora?
Évora has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 91, summer holidays 58, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 62.