AI-generatedValença at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,669 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Valença
Valença has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Valença is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Valença
The best time to visit Valença is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February and from May to September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 232 mm.
Valença through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Valença in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Valença in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Valença in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Valença in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–16 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb, May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4518:55
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 07:28–08:23 · evening 18:17–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:12–19:23
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 Valença compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Valença in October?
In October, Valença is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 232 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Valença.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:45 – 18:55
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %
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 Valença
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Valença: score 97 against 66. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 232 mm | 30 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Valença month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January14° · 3.5 h
In January, Valença is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in January64February16° · 4.8 h
In February, Valença is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in February71March18° · 5.7 h
In March, Valença is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in March72April19° · 6.7 h
In April, Valença is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 155 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in April80May22° · 7.7 h
In May, Valença is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in May92June25° · 8.9 h
In June, Valença is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in June97July27° · 9.6 h
In July, Valença is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in July94August28° · 9.1 h
In August, Valença is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in August85September26° · 7.3 h
In September, Valença is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in September66October22° · 5.1 h
In October, Valença is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 232 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in October59November17° · 3.7 h
In November, Valença is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 225 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença in November44December15° · 3.2 h
In December, Valença is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Valença.
Valença 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 Valença
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.
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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 14° | 7° | 3.5 h | 14 | 216 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 16° | 7° | 4.8 h | 11 | 139 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 18° | 9° | 5.7 h | 12 | 168 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 19° | 10° | 6.7 h | 14 | 155 |
| MayMay | 80 | 22° | 12° | 7.7 h | 12 | 112 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 15° | 8.9 h | 8 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 27° | 16° | 9.6 h | 5 | 30 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 28° | 17° | 9.1 h | 5 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 15° | 7.3 h | 8 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 22° | 13° | 5.1 h | 14 | 232 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 17° | 10° | 3.7 h | 15 | 225 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 15° | 8° | 3.2 h | 15 | 217 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Valença
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 5.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Valença, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Valença: 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, Valença has about 14 rainy days with 232 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Valença
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 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 Valença
How breezy and how cloudy Valença 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 Valença typically peaks at 19 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 59 % of the sky over Valença: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Valença
How often the day gets hot in Valença (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, Valença has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Valença
Weather for your travel dates
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Valença 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.
Valença has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 1,220 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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Valença vs Baiona
In October the holiday weather in Valença and Baiona is about equally good (score 66 vs 65). During the day it is about as warm in Baiona as in Valença.
| in October | Valença | Baiona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
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In October, Valença ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Valença
When is the best time to visit Valença?
The best time to visit Valença is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Valença?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Valença?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 232 mm. The driest month is July with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Valença get?
Valença gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Valença in?
Valença is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Valença?
A nonstop flight from London to Valença takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Valença?
Valença has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 82, summer holidays 95, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 44.