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Peso da Régua weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Peso da Régua at a glance

Best time
Feb – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 33°
Sunshine a year
2,360 h
Rain a year
1,250 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
105 m

Climate in Peso da Régua

Peso da Régua has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Peso da Régua is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Peso da Régua

The best time to visit Peso da Régua is from February to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March and in May. Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is October with 171 mm.

Peso da Régua through the seasons

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

Peso da Régua in spring

Mar – May

75

Good

  • 19–25 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Peso da Régua in summer

Jun – Aug

65

Good

  • 29–33 °C by day
  • 9.8 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Peso da Régua in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 17–29 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Peso da Régua in winter

Dec – Feb

51

Fair

  • 13–16 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Feb – Mar, May

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Peso da Régua for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – May, October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: February – June, September – October

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:4118:52

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 07:24–08:19 · evening 18:15–19:09
Blue hour
Morning 07:14–07:24 · evening 19:09–19:20

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 Peso da Régua compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°20°
Night-time low14°10°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Peso da Régua in October?

In October, Peso da Régua is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min07:41 – 18:52
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %

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 Peso da Régua

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

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May has the better holiday weather in Peso da Régua: score 80 against 69. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Peso da Régua
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score6980better
Daytime high23°25°
Night-time low12°12°
Sunshine5.2 h7.8 hbetter
Rainy days1311better
Rainfall171 mm88 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Peso da Régua month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

43January13° · 3.4 h

In January, Peso da Régua is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in January
67February16° · 4.9 h

In February, Peso da Régua is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in February
73March19° · 5.8 h

In March, Peso da Régua is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in March
73April21° · 6.6 h

In April, Peso da Régua is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in April
80May25° · 7.8 h

In May, Peso da Régua is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in May
76June29° · 9.1 h

In June, Peso da Régua is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in June
60July33° · 10.2 h

In July, Peso da Régua is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in July
58August33° · 10.0 h

In August, Peso da Régua is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in August
76September29° · 7.7 h

In September, Peso da Régua is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in September
69October23° · 5.2 h

In October, Peso da Régua is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in October
61November17° · 3.6 h

In November, Peso da Régua is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in November
42December13° · 3.1 h

In December, Peso da Régua is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 162 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Peso da Régua

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.

The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 December to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 12°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4313°5°3.4 h12160
FebruaryFeb6716°5°4.9 h9104
MarchMar7319°7°5.8 h12128
AprilApr7321°9°6.6 h13123
MayMay8025°12°7.8 h1188
JuneJun7629°15°9.1 h847
JulyJul6033°17°10.2 h423
AugustAug5833°17°10.0 h425
SeptemberSep7629°15°7.7 h766
OctoberOct6923°12°5.2 h13171
NovemberNov6117°8°3.6 h13154
DecemberDec4213°5°3.1 h13162

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

41.16° N, 7.79° W · 105 m · Europe/Lisbon

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Peso da Régua

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

Per year
2,360 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Peso da Régua, 46 % 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 Peso da Régua: 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
1,250 mm on 118 days
Wettest month
Oct · 171 mm
Driest month
Jul · 23 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 171 mm

In October, Peso da Régua has about 13 rainy days with 171 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Peso da Régua

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 80 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 Peso da Régua

How breezy and how cloudy Peso da Régua 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
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Peso da Régua typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 33 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 66 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Peso da Régua: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Peso da Régua

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

Hot days a year
79 days
Hottest month
Aug · 33 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Peso da Régua has about 2 hot days, 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 Peso da Régua

Weather for your travel dates

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

Peso da Régua 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.

Peso da Régua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    59

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    43

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 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
Distance
1,280 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.

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Peso da Régua vs Lamego

In October the holiday weather in Peso da Régua and Lamego is about equally good (score 69 vs 68). During the day Lamego is 3 °C cooler than Peso da Régua.

Peso da Régua vs Lamego, in October
in OctoberPeso da RéguaLamego
Holiday weather score6968
Daytime high23°20°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeFeb – Jun, Sep – OctMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPeso da Régua 23°Lamego 20°
Peso da RéguaLamego
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In October, Peso da Régua ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Leiria22°78
  6. 6Chaves22°76
  7. 7Fátima22°76
  8. 8Coimbra23°74
  9. 11Peso da RéguaThis page23°69
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Frequently asked questions about Peso da Régua

When is the best time to visit Peso da Régua?

The best time to visit Peso da Régua is from February to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Peso da Régua?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Peso da Régua?

Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is October with 171 mm. The driest month is July with 23 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Peso da Régua get?

Peso da Régua gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Peso da Régua in?

Peso da Régua is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Peso da Régua?

A nonstop flight from London to Peso da Régua takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,280 km.

Which school holidays are best for Peso da Régua?

Peso da Régua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 79, summer holidays 59, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 43.