AI-generatedOvar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 1,050 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Ovar
Ovar 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 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Ovar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ovar
The best time to visit Ovar is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 152 mm.
Ovar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ovar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 19–24 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Ovar in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Ovar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–27 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ovar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:4418:56
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 07:27–08:21 · evening 18:19–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:27 · evening 19:13–19:23
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 Ovar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 18° to 17°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ovar in October?
In October, Ovar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ovar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:44 – 18:56
- 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
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
- Seaweight 25 %6 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
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
Compare two months in Ovar
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 Ovar: score 78 against 41. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 17.4° | 17.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 152 mm | 14 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ovar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January15° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h
In January, Ovar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in January20February17° · Sea 14° · 5.3 h
In February, Ovar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in February22March19° · Sea 14° · 6.4 h
In March, Ovar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in March34April21° · Sea 15° · 7.4 h
In April, Ovar is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in April57May24° · Sea 16° · 8.5 h
In May, Ovar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in May74June27° · Sea 17° · 9.6 h
In June, Ovar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in June77July29° · Sea 18° · 10.3 h
In July, Ovar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in July78August29° · Sea 18° · 9.9 h
In August, Ovar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in August72September27° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In September, Ovar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in September41October23° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h
In October, Ovar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in October12November18° · Sea 16° · 4.2 h
In November, Ovar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar in November10December16° · Sea 15° · 3.7 h
In December, Ovar is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 146 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ovar.
Ovar 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 Ovar
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 13°. 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 (7°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 15° | 7° | 14.1° | 4.2 h | 12 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 17° | 7° | 13.7° | 5.3 h | 9 | 86 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 19° | 9° | 14.0° | 6.4 h | 11 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 21° | 10° | 14.9° | 7.4 h | 11 | 101 |
| MayMay | 57 | 24° | 13° | 16.0° | 8.5 h | 9 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 27° | 15° | 17.3° | 9.6 h | 6 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 29° | 17° | 17.6° | 10.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 29° | 17° | 17.9° | 9.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 27° | 16° | 17.9° | 8.1 h | 6 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 23° | 13° | 17.4° | 5.7 h | 13 | 152 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 18° | 10° | 16.2° | 4.2 h | 13 | 148 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 16° | 8° | 14.8° | 3.7 h | 13 | 146 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ovar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.1 – 18.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ovar ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.1 and 19.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.3° | 15.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.7° | 12.8° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.0° | 13.0° | 14.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 13.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.9° | 17.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.3° | 16.4° | 18.4° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.9° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.9° | 16.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.4° | 16.1° | 18.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.2° | 14.8° | 17.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.8° | 13.9° | 15.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ovar
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 Ovar, 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 Ovar: 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, Ovar has about 13 rainy days with 152 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ovar
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 Ovar
How breezy and how cloudy Ovar 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 Ovar typically peaks at 21 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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Ovar: 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 Ovar
How often the day gets hot in Ovar (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, Ovar 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 Ovar
Weather for your travel dates
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Ovar 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.
Ovar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,340 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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Ovar vs Santa Maria da Feira
In October the holiday weather in Ovar and Santa Maria da Feira is about equally good (score 41 vs 44). During the day Santa Maria da Feira is 1 °C cooler than Ovar. Santa Maria da Feira gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ovar | Santa Maria da Feira |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 17° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Ovar
When is the best time to visit Ovar?
The best time to visit Ovar is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ovar?
The sea temperature in Ovar ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ovar in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ovar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Ovar?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 152 mm. The driest month is July with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ovar get?
Ovar gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ovar in?
Ovar is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ovar?
A nonstop flight from London to Ovar takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ovar?
Ovar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 60, summer holidays 78, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 11.