AI-generatedMiranda do Douro at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 665 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 674 m
Climate in Miranda do Douro
Miranda do Douro has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Miranda do Douro is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Miranda do Douro
The best time to visit Miranda do Douro is from May to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 97 mm of precipitation.
Miranda do Douro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Miranda do Douro in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Miranda do Douro in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Miranda do Douro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Miranda do Douro in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:3618:46
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:13 · evening 18:08–19:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:18 · evening 19:03–19:14
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 Miranda do Douro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Miranda do Douro in October?
In October, Miranda do Douro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:36 – 18:46
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 Miranda do Douro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Miranda do Douro: score 95 against 76. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 42 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Miranda do Douro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January10° · 3.2 h
In January, Miranda do Douro is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in January55February12° · 5.2 h
In February, Miranda do Douro is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in February74March16° · 6.4 h
In March, Miranda do Douro is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in March79April18° · 7.4 h
In April, Miranda do Douro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in April88May22° · 8.8 h
In May, Miranda do Douro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in May94June27° · 10.5 h
In June, Miranda do Douro is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in June74July31° · 11.6 h
In July, Miranda do Douro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in July76August30° · 10.6 h
In August, Miranda do Douro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in August95September26° · 8.3 h
In September, Miranda do Douro is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in September76October20° · 5.7 h
In October, Miranda do Douro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in October50November14° · 3.8 h
In November, Miranda do Douro is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro in November30December10° · 3.0 h
In December, Miranda do Douro is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro 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 Miranda do Douro
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 28 | 10° | 2° | 3.2 h | 10 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 12° | 2° | 5.2 h | 7 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 16° | 4° | 6.4 h | 9 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 18° | 6° | 7.4 h | 11 | 68 |
| MayMay | 88 | 22° | 9° | 8.8 h | 9 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 13° | 10.5 h | 6 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 31° | 15° | 11.6 h | 3 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 30° | 15° | 10.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 26° | 12° | 8.3 h | 5 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 20° | 9° | 5.7 h | 10 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 14° | 5° | 3.8 h | 10 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 10° | 2° | 3.0 h | 10 | 80 |
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
41.50° N, 6.27° W · 674 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Miranda do Douro
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 Miranda do Douro, 51 % 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 Miranda do Douro: 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, Miranda do Douro has about 10 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Miranda do Douro
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 45 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 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 Miranda do Douro
How breezy and how cloudy Miranda do Douro 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 Miranda do Douro typically peaks at 16 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 55 % of the sky over Miranda do Douro: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Miranda do Douro
How often the day gets hot in Miranda do Douro (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, Miranda do Douro has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
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Miranda do Douro 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.
Miranda do Douro has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,190 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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Miranda do Douro vs Zamora
In October the holiday weather in Miranda do Douro and Zamora is about equally good (score 76 vs 79). During the day it is about as warm in Zamora as in Miranda do Douro.
| in October | Miranda do Douro | Zamora |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Miranda do Douro
When is the best time to visit Miranda do Douro?
The best time to visit Miranda do Douro is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Miranda do Douro?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Miranda do Douro?
The wettest month is October with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Miranda do Douro get?
Miranda do Douro gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Miranda do Douro in?
Miranda do Douro is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Miranda do Douro?
A nonstop flight from London to Miranda do Douro takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Miranda do Douro?
Miranda do Douro has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 89, summer holidays 75, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 29.