AI-generatedMafra at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 608 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 300 m
Climate in Mafra
Mafra 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 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Mafra is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mafra
The best time to visit Mafra is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to November. The wettest month is November with 91 mm of precipitation.
Mafra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mafra in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–20 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Mafra in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Mafra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Mafra in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – 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: April – 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°
07:4519:00
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 07:29–08:21 · evening 18:24–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:29 · evening 19:17–19:27
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 Mafra compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° 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 | 22° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Mafra in October?
In October, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:45 – 19:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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 Mafra
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 Mafra: score 100 against 80. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. June has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mafra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January14° · 4.7 h
In January, Mafra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in January67February15° · 5.7 h
In February, Mafra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in February78March16° · 7.3 h
In March, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in March86April18° · 8.4 h
In April, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in April95May20° · 9.8 h
In May, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in May100June23° · 10.8 h
In June, Mafra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in June100July25° · 11.1 h
In July, Mafra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in July100August25° · 10.6 h
In August, Mafra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in August97September23° · 8.6 h
In September, Mafra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in September80October21° · 6.4 h
In October, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in October71November17° · 5.0 h
In November, Mafra is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in November56December15° · 3.9 h
In December, Mafra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mafra.
Mafra in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mafra
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. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (16°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 14° | 8° | 4.7 h | 10 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 15° | 8° | 5.7 h | 8 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 16° | 10° | 7.3 h | 10 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 11° | 8.4 h | 9 | 58 |
| MayMay | 95 | 20° | 13° | 9.8 h | 6 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 23° | 15° | 10.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 25° | 16° | 11.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 25° | 16° | 10.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 23° | 15° | 8.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 21° | 14° | 6.4 h | 10 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 17° | 11° | 5.0 h | 11 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 15° | 9° | 3.9 h | 10 | 86 |
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 Mafra
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 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Mafra, 57 % 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 Mafra: 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, Mafra has about 10 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mafra
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 and clouds in Mafra
How breezy and how cloudy Mafra 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 Mafra typically peaks at 21 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 52 % of the sky over Mafra: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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.
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Mafra 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.
Mafra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 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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Mafra vs Ericeira
In October the holiday weather in Mafra and Ericeira is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Ericeira as in Mafra. Ericeira gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mafra | Ericeira |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Mafra
When is the best time to visit Mafra?
The best time to visit Mafra is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mafra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Mafra?
The wettest month is November with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mafra get?
Mafra gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mafra in?
Mafra is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mafra?
A nonstop flight from London to Mafra takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mafra?
Mafra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 96, summer holidays 100, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 56.