AI-generatedFigueira da Foz at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Figueira da Foz is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4518:57
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 07:28–08:21 · evening 18:21–19:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:14–19:25
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 Figueira da Foz in October?
In October, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:45 – 18:57
- 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
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
- Seaweight 25 %9 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Figueira da Foz
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.5 – 19.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Figueira da Foz ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.5 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.8° | 12.9° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.1° | 13.1° | 14.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 13.9° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.3° | 15.3° | 17.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.7° | 16.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.5° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.3° | 17.2° | 19.4° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.6° | 16.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.4° | 14.8° | 17.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.9° | 13.8° | 16.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Figueira da Foz
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 5.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Figueira da Foz, 51 % 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 Figueira da Foz
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 Figueira da Foz: 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, Figueira da Foz has about 12 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Figueira da Foz
How breezy and how cloudy Figueira da Foz 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 Figueira da Foz typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Figueira da Foz: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Figueira da Foz
How often the day gets hot in Figueira da Foz (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, Figueira da Foz has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Figueira da Foz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 14° | 8° | 14.2° | 4.3 h | 12 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 15° | 8° | 13.8° | 5.3 h | 9 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 16° | 10° | 14.1° | 6.2 h | 11 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 18° | 11° | 15.1° | 7.1 h | 11 | 88 |
| MayMay | 35 | 20° | 13° | 16.3° | 8.2 h | 9 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 22° | 15° | 17.7° | 9.4 h | 5 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 24° | 17° | 18.1° | 10.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 25° | 17° | 18.4° | 9.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 23° | 16° | 18.3° | 7.9 h | 6 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 21° | 14° | 17.6° | 5.7 h | 12 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 17° | 11° | 16.4° | 4.2 h | 12 | 125 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 15° | 9° | 14.9° | 3.9 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
40.15° N, 8.86° W · 15 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Figueira da Foz
The best time to visit Figueira da Foz is from July to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. Rain is most frequent in January and in November; the wettest month is November with 125 mm.
Figueira da Foz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Figueira da Foz in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Figueira da Foz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Figueira da Foz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Figueira da Foz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 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 Figueira da Foz for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Figueira da Foz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Figueira da Foz: score 77 against 30. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 77better |
| Day high | 21° | 25° |
| Night low | 14° | 17° |
| Sea | 17.6° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 10 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Figueira da Foz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Figueira da Foz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in January20February15° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Figueira da Foz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in February21March16° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in March23April18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in April35May20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in May61June22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In June, Figueira da Foz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in June74July24° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In July, Figueira da Foz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in July77August25° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In August, Figueira da Foz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in August64September23° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In September, Figueira da Foz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in September30October21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In October, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in October12November17° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Figueira da Foz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
Figueira da Foz in November12December15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In December, Figueira da Foz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Figueira da Foz.
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Figueira da Foz vs. Coimbra
In October Coimbra has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 30). During the day Coimbra is 1 °C warmer than Figueira da Foz.
| in October | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 18° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Portugal in October: the best places
In October, Figueira da Foz ranks 23 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
- 23Figueira da FozThis page21°18°30
Planning a trip to Figueira da Foz
Weather for your travel dates
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Figueira da Foz 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.
Figueira da Foz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.1 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
- 1,420 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 Figueira da Foz
When is the best time to visit Figueira da Foz?
The best time to visit Figueira da Foz is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Figueira da Foz?
The sea temperature in Figueira da Foz ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Figueira da Foz in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Figueira da Foz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Figueira da Foz?
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 Figueira da Foz get?
Figueira da Foz gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Figueira da Foz in?
Figueira da Foz uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Figueira da Foz?
A nonstop flight from London to Figueira da Foz takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Figueira da Foz?
Figueira da Foz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 13.
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