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Óbidos

Sun, sea & sand

Óbidos 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
601 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
48 m

Climate in Óbidos

Óbidos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter 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, Óbidos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

36

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. 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 18:23–19:16
Blue hour
Morning 07:18–07:28 · evening 19:16–19:26

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 Óbidos in October?

In October, Óbidos is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

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
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/Lisbon

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %30 %
  • Seaweight 25 %16 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Óbidos

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October18.1°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.0 – 19.2 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 18.1°8 in 10 years 17.0° – 19.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Óbidos 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 19.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.8°14.1°15.8°cold
FebruaryFeb14.2°13.3°15.0°cold
MarchMar14.3°13.6°15.0°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.3°16.3°cold
MayMay16.2°15.3°17.1°cold
JuneJun17.6°16.7°18.4°fresh
JulyJul18.2°17.5°18.9°fresh
AugustAug18.6°17.7°19.7°fresh
SeptemberSep18.6°17.5°19.6°fresh
OctoberOct18.1°17.0°19.2°fresh
NovemberNov16.9°15.5°18.1°cold
DecemberDec15.5°14.7°16.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Óbidos

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,690 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.0 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 54 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Óbidos, 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Óbidos

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

Rain in Óbidos: 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.

Per year
601 mm on 85 days
Wettest month
Nov · 90 mm
Driest month
Jul · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 79 mm

In October, Óbidos has about 10 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Óbidos

How breezy and how cloudy Óbidos 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Óbidos typically peaks at 22 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.

Year average
48 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 32 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 6.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Óbidos: 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.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Óbidos

How often the day gets hot in Óbidos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Aug · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 21 °C

In October, Óbidos 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Óbidos

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 (18°). 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.

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 18°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1714°9°14.8°4.8 h1080
FebruaryFeb2315°9°14.2°5.7 h855
MarchMar2416°10°14.3°6.7 h1064
AprilApr2818°12°15.2°7.7 h1056
MayMay4020°14°16.2°8.9 h641
JuneJun6122°16°17.6°10.3 h312
JulyJul7224°17°18.2°10.7 h14
AugustAug7724°18°18.6°9.8 h15
SeptemberSep6723°17°18.6°8.1 h532
OctoberOct3621°15°18.1°6.0 h1079
NovemberNov1617°12°16.9°4.9 h1190
DecemberDec1615°10°15.5°4.6 h1084

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

39.36° N, 9.16° W · 48 m · Europe/Lisbon

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Óbidos

The best time to visit Óbidos 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 November. The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation.

Óbidos through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Óbidos in spring

Mar – May

31

Poor

  • 16–20 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Óbidos in summer

Jun – Aug

70

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Óbidos in autumn

Sep – Nov

40

Fair

  • 17–23 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Óbidos in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Óbidos for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Óbidos

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Óbidos: score 77 against 36. 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.

October vs. August, Óbidos
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score3677better
Day high21°24°
Night low15°18°
Sea18.1°18.6°
Sunshine6.0 h9.8 hbetter
Rainy days101better
Rainfall79 mm5 mmbetter
Muggy days1better3

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 – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Óbidos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Óbidos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in January
23February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Óbidos 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in February
24March16° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Óbidos 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 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in March
28April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Óbidos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in April
40May20° · Sea 16° · 9 h

In May, Óbidos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in May
61June22° · Sea 18° · 10 h

In June, Óbidos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °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 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in June
72July24° · Sea 18° · 11 h

In July, Óbidos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °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 Óbidos.

Óbidos in July
77August24° · Sea 19° · 10 h

In August, Óbidos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °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 Óbidos.

Óbidos in August
67September23° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In September, Óbidos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in September
36October21° · Sea 18° · 6 h

In October, Óbidos is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in October
16November17° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In November, Óbidos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in November
16December15° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Óbidos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Óbidos.

Óbidos in December
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Óbidos vs. Nazaré

In October the holiday weather in Óbidos and Nazaré is about equally good (score 36 vs. 33). During the day it is about as warm in Nazaré as in Óbidos. The sea is about equally warm.

Óbidos vs. Nazaré, in October
in OctoberÓbidosNazaré
Holiday score3633
Daytime high21°21°
Sea18°18°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1011
Best timeJul – SepJul – Sep

Through the year

OctoberÓbidos 21°Nazaré 21°
ÓbidosNazaré
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Ranking

Portugal in October: the best places

In October, Óbidos ranks 20 of 24 destinations in this country.

  1. Sintra20°80
  2. 2Amadora21°19°80
  3. 3Lisbon21°19°80
  4. 4Fátima21°74
  5. 5Coimbra22°74
  6. 6Funchal21°23°74
  7. 7Porto21°17°69
  8. 8Guimarães20°68
  9. 20ÓbidosThis page21°18°36
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Planning a trip to Óbidos

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Óbidos 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.

Óbidos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    44

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    36

    Poor

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.7 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
1,510 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 Óbidos

When is the best time to visit Óbidos?

The best time to visit Óbidos 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 Óbidos?

The sea temperature in Óbidos 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 Óbidos in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Óbidos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Óbidos?

The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Óbidos get?

Óbidos gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Óbidos in?

Óbidos uses the time zone Europe/Lisbon: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Óbidos?

A nonstop flight from London to Óbidos takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,510 km.

Which school holidays are best for Óbidos?

Óbidos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 17.

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