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Vila do Bispo weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Vila do Bispo at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 24°
Warmest sea
Sep · 19.6°
Sunshine a year
3,080 h
Rain a year
471 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
81 m

Climate in Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Vila do Bispo is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vila do Bispo

The best time to visit Vila do Bispo is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 19.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.

Vila do Bispo through the seasons

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

Vila do Bispo in spring

Mar – May

37

Poor

  • 17–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Vila do Bispo in summer

Jun – Aug

71

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 11.3 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Vila do Bispo in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 19–23 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Vila do Bispo in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 16–17 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vila do Bispo for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

54

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:4219:00

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 07:26–08:17 · evening 18:25–19:16
Blue hour
Morning 07:16–07:26 · evening 19:16–19:27

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 Vila do Bispo compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°20°
Night-time low16°14°
Sea19°19°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Vila do Bispo in October?

In October, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:42 – 19:00
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %34 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %

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 Vila do Bispo

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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August has the better holiday weather in Vila do Bispo: score 77 against 54. In August, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Vila do Bispo
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5477better
Daytime high22°24°
Night-time low16°17°
Sea19.4°19.3°
Sunshine7.3 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days80better
Rainfall65 mm2 mmbetter
Muggy days3better5

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Vila do Bispo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

24January16° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h

In January, Vila do Bispo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in January
28February16° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h

In February, Vila do Bispo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in February
29March17° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h

In March, Vila do Bispo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in March
34April19° · Sea 16° · 8.9 h

In April, Vila do Bispo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in April
47May20° · Sea 17° · 10.2 h

In May, Vila do Bispo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in May
63June22° · Sea 18° · 11.4 h

In June, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in June
72July23° · Sea 19° · 11.6 h

In July, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.6 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 Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in July
77August24° · Sea 19° · 11.0 h

In August, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.0 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 Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in August
75September23° · Sea 20° · 9.3 h

In September, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in September
54October22° · Sea 19° · 7.3 h

In October, Vila do Bispo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in October
27November19° · Sea 18° · 6.0 h

In November, Vila do Bispo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in November
21December17° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h

In December, Vila do Bispo 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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vila do Bispo

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 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (11°), 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.

OctoberDay 22°Night 16°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2416°11°16.0°5.8 h857
FebruaryFeb2816°11°15.3°6.6 h749
MarchMar2917°12°15.3°7.8 h964
AprilApr3419°13°16.1°8.9 h843
MayMay4720°14°16.9°10.2 h526
JuneJun6322°16°18.4°11.4 h26
JulyJul7223°17°18.9°11.6 h01
AugustAug7724°17°19.3°11.0 h02
SeptemberSep7523°17°19.6°9.3 h321
OctoberOct5422°16°19.4°7.3 h865
NovemberNov2719°13°18.1°6.0 h963
DecemberDec2117°12°16.9°5.3 h974

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

37.08° N, 8.91° W · 81 m · Europe/Lisbon

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vila do Bispo

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

Sea in October19.4°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.1 – 20.7 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.4°8 in 10 years 18.1° – 20.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vila do Bispo ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 19.6 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 18.3 and 20.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.0°15.4°16.8°cold
FebruaryFeb15.3°14.4°16.0°cold
MarchMar15.3°14.8°15.9°cold
AprilApr16.1°15.3°17.0°cold
MayMay16.9°16.1°17.7°cold
JuneJun18.4°17.3°19.7°fresh
JulyJul18.9°18.0°19.7°fresh
AugustAug19.3°17.8°20.7°fresh
SeptemberSep19.6°18.3°20.8°fresh
OctoberOct19.4°18.1°20.7°fresh
NovemberNov18.1°16.9°19.3°fresh
DecemberDec16.9°16.0°17.6°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vila do Bispo

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

Per year
3,080 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 65 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Vila do Bispo, 65 % 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

Rain in Vila do Bispo: 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
471 mm on 67 days
Wettest month
Dec · 74 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Vila do Bispo has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Vila do Bispo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · 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 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 65 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vila do Bispo

How breezy and how cloudy Vila do Bispo 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vila do Bispo typically peaks at 20 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.

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Vila do Bispo: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Vila do Bispo

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

Hot days a year
0 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+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Vila do Bispo 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 Vila do Bispo

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vila do Bispo 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.

Vila do Bispo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    33

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    50

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 11.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    54

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,730 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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Vila do Bispo vs Sagres

In October the holiday weather in Vila do Bispo and Sagres is about equally good (score 54 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Sagres as in Vila do Bispo. The sea is about equally warm.

Vila do Bispo vs Sagres, in October
in OctoberVila do BispoSagres
Holiday weather score5456
Daytime high22°22°
Sea19°19°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberVila do Bispo 22°Sagres 22°
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In October, Vila do Bispo ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Lisbon22°19°82
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  9. 24Vila do BispoThis page22°19°54
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Frequently asked questions about Vila do Bispo

When is the best time to visit Vila do Bispo?

The best time to visit Vila do Bispo 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 Vila do Bispo?

The sea temperature in Vila do Bispo ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 19.6 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Vila do Bispo in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Vila do Bispo?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Vila do Bispo?

The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vila do Bispo get?

Vila do Bispo gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Vila do Bispo in?

Vila do Bispo is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Vila do Bispo?

A nonstop flight from London to Vila do Bispo takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,730 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vila do Bispo?

Vila do Bispo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 50, summer holidays 75, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 23.