AI-generatedMonchique at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 485 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 439 m
Climate in Monchique
Monchique has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Monchique is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Monchique
The best time to visit Monchique is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from September to December. The wettest month is March with 66 mm of precipitation.
Monchique through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Monchique in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Monchique in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Monchique in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–26 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Monchique in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Sep – Dec
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
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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 07:25–08:16 · evening 18:24–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:25 · evening 19:15–19:25
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.
October in Monchique compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Monchique in October?
In October, Monchique is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:41 – 18:59
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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
Compare two months in Monchique
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 Monchique: score 100 against 85. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 10.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Monchique month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January15° · 5.2 h
In January, Monchique is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in January77February16° · 6.0 h
In February, Monchique is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in February83March18° · 7.0 h
In March, Monchique is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in March87April19° · 7.8 h
In April, Monchique is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in April95May23° · 9.3 h
In May, Monchique is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in May100June26° · 10.9 h
In June, Monchique is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in June89July29° · 11.7 h
In July, Monchique is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in July85August29° · 10.9 h
In August, Monchique is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in August97September26° · 8.5 h
In September, Monchique is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in September85October23° · 6.7 h
In October, Monchique is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in October80November18° · 5.5 h
In November, Monchique is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique in November68December15° · 4.7 h
In December, Monchique is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Monchique.
Monchique 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 Monchique
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. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 66 | 15° | 5° | 5.2 h | 8 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 6 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 18° | 8° | 7.0 h | 9 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 19° | 9° | 7.8 h | 8 | 56 |
| MayMay | 95 | 23° | 11° | 9.3 h | 6 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 14° | 10.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 29° | 15° | 11.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 29° | 15° | 10.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 26° | 14° | 8.5 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 23° | 12° | 6.7 h | 7 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 8° | 5.5 h | 8 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 15° | 6° | 4.7 h | 8 | 64 |
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
37.32° N, 8.56° W · 439 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Monchique
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 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Monchique, 59 % 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 Monchique: 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, Monchique has about 7 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Monchique
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
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 60 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 Monchique
How breezy and how cloudy Monchique 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 Monchique 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 50 % of the sky over Monchique: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 Monchique
How often the day gets hot in Monchique (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, Monchique has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Monchique
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Monchique 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.
Monchique has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 67).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.0 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 35 min
- Distance
- 1,700 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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Monchique vs Silves
In October the holiday weather in Monchique and Silves is about equally good (score 85 vs 86). During the day Silves is 2 °C warmer than Monchique.
| in October | Monchique | Silves |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Feb – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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- 2Silves25°86
- 3Loulé24°86
- 4MonchiqueThis page23°85
- 5Beja24°84
- 6Évora24°83
- 7Lisbon22°19°82
- 8Amadora22°19°82
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Frequently asked questions about Monchique
When is the best time to visit Monchique?
The best time to visit Monchique is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Monchique?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Monchique?
The wettest month is March with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Monchique get?
Monchique gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Monchique in?
Monchique is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Monchique?
A nonstop flight from London to Monchique takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Monchique?
Monchique has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 96, summer holidays 86, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 67.