AI-generatedNazaré at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 784 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 46 m
Climate in Nazaré
Nazaré has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Nazaré is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 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 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:4518:59
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 18:22–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:28 · evening 19:15–19:26
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 Nazaré in October?
In October, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:45 – 18:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Lisbon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
- Seaweight 25 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
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 Nazaré
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.9 – 19.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nazaré ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November 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 17.7 and 19.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.2° | 13.2° | 14.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.6° | 15.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 18.3° | 17.6° | 19.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.8° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 18.0° | 16.9° | 19.2° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.7° | 15.5° | 18.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 15.3° | 14.4° | 16.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Nazaré
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 6.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Nazaré, 54 % 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 Nazaré
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 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 Nazaré: 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, Nazaré has about 11 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nazaré
How breezy and how cloudy Nazaré 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 Nazaré typically peaks at 23 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 54 % of the sky over Nazaré: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nazaré
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October.
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 | 15 | 14° | 9° | 14.6° | 4.8 h | 12 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 15° | 9° | 14.2° | 5.8 h | 9 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 16° | 10° | 14.3° | 6.7 h | 11 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 17° | 12° | 15.2° | 7.7 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 37 | 19° | 13° | 16.3° | 9.0 h | 8 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 22° | 16° | 17.8° | 10.3 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 23° | 17° | 18.3° | 10.8 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 24° | 17° | 18.6° | 9.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 23° | 16° | 18.6° | 8.1 h | 5 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 21° | 15° | 18.0° | 6.0 h | 11 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 17° | 12° | 16.7° | 4.9 h | 12 | 115 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 15° | 10° | 15.3° | 4.6 h | 12 | 106 |
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
39.60° N, 9.07° W · 46 m · Europe/Lisbon
Best time to visit Nazaré
The best time to visit Nazaré is from July to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. The wettest month is November with 115 mm of precipitation.
Nazaré through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nazaré in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Nazaré in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Nazaré in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Nazaré in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nazaré for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nazaré
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 Nazaré: score 73 against 33. In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 73better |
| Day high | 21° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 18.0° | 18.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 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
Nov
12 or more rainy days
Nazaré month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Nazaré is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in January22February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Nazaré is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in February23March16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °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 83 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in March26April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in April37May19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In May, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in May58June22° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In June, Nazaré is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °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 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in June69July23° · Sea 18° · 11 h
In July, Nazaré is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 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 Nazaré.
Nazaré in July73August24° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In August, Nazaré is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °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, August is a good month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in August63September23° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In September, Nazaré is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in September33October21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In October, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in October14November17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Nazaré is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
Nazaré in November15December15° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Nazaré is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nazaré.
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Nazaré vs. Óbidos
In October the holiday weather in Nazaré and Óbidos is about equally good (score 33 vs. 36). During the day it is about as warm in Óbidos as in Nazaré. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nazaré | Óbidos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Portugal in October: the best places
In October, Nazaré ranks 21 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Sintra20°80
- 2Amadora21°19°80
- 3Lisbon21°19°80
- 4Fátima21°74
- 5Coimbra22°74
- 6Funchal21°23°74
- 7Porto21°17°69
- 8Guimarães20°68
- 21NazaréThis page21°18°33
Planning a trip to Nazaré
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nazaré 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.
Nazaré has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,480 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 Nazaré
When is the best time to visit Nazaré?
The best time to visit Nazaré 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 Nazaré?
The sea temperature in Nazaré ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nazaré in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nazaré?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Nazaré?
The wettest month is November with 115 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nazaré get?
Nazaré gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Nazaré in?
Nazaré uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nazaré?
A nonstop flight from London to Nazaré takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,480 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nazaré?
Nazaré has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 41, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 15.
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