AI-generatedVila Franca de Xira at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 18.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,880 h
- Rain a year
- 529 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Vila Franca de Xira
Vila Franca de Xira has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Vila Franca de Xira is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vila Franca de Xira
The best time to visit Vila Franca de Xira is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 18.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation.
Vila Franca de Xira through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vila Franca de Xira in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–25 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Vila Franca de Xira in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Vila Franca de Xira in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–29 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Vila Franca de Xira in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.1 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
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:4418:59
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 07:28–08:20 · evening 18:23–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:28 · 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.
October in Vila Franca de Xira 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 21° at the end. The sea cools from 18° to 17°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Vila Franca de Xira in October?
In October, Vila Franca de Xira is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:44 – 18:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %88 %
- Seaweight 25 %13 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %
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 Franca de Xira
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 Vila Franca de Xira: score 78 against 60. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 17° |
| Sea | 17.9° | 17.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 11.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vila Franca de Xira month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January16° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In January, Vila Franca de Xira is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in January26February17° · Sea 14° · 6.0 h
In February, Vila Franca de Xira is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in February32March20° · Sea 14° · 7.3 h
In March, Vila Franca de Xira is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in March47April22° · Sea 15° · 8.5 h
In April, Vila Franca de Xira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in April71May25° · Sea 16° · 9.8 h
In May, Vila Franca de Xira is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in May76June29° · Sea 17° · 11.0 h
In June, Vila Franca de Xira is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 11.0 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, June is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in June78July31° · Sea 18° · 11.4 h
In July, Vila Franca de Xira is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in July77August32° · Sea 18° · 10.8 h
In August, Vila Franca de Xira is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in August78September29° · Sea 18° · 8.8 h
In September, Vila Franca de Xira is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in September60October24° · Sea 18° · 6.6 h
In October, Vila Franca de Xira is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in October21November19° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h
In November, Vila Franca de Xira is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in November18December16° · Sea 15° · 4.3 h
In December, Vila Franca de Xira is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Franca de Xira.
Vila Franca de Xira in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vila Franca de Xira
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 14°. 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 | 20 | 16° | 7° | 14.8° | 4.9 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 17° | 7° | 14.2° | 6.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 20° | 9° | 14.3° | 7.3 h | 9 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 22° | 11° | 15.1° | 8.5 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 71 | 25° | 13° | 16.0° | 9.8 h | 7 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 29° | 15° | 17.3° | 11.0 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 31° | 17° | 17.9° | 11.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 32° | 17° | 18.2° | 10.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 29° | 16° | 18.3° | 8.8 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 24° | 14° | 17.9° | 6.6 h | 9 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 19° | 10° | 16.7° | 5.2 h | 9 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 16° | 8° | 15.4° | 4.3 h | 8 | 71 |
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
38.96° N, 8.99° W · 15 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sea temperatureUp to 18° in September
Sea temperature in Vila Franca de Xira
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.6 – 19.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vila Franca de Xira ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 18.3 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 17.1 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.8° | 14.0° | 15.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.6° | 14.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.2° | 16.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.3° | 16.4° | 18.1° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 17.9° | 17.3° | 18.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.3° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.3° | 17.1° | 19.3° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.9° | 16.6° | 19.2° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.7° | 15.3° | 18.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 15.4° | 14.5° | 16.5° | cold |
Sunshine2,880 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Vila Franca de Xira
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 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Vila Franca de Xira, 58 % 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.
Rain529 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Vila Franca de Xira: 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, Vila Franca de Xira has about 9 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Vila Franca de Xira
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in July: 21 km/h
Wind and clouds in Vila Franca de Xira
How breezy and how cloudy Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Vila Franca de Xira: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 & humidity64 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Vila Franca de Xira
How often the day gets hot in Vila Franca de Xira (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, Vila Franca de Xira has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
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Vila Franca de Xira 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 Franca de Xira has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.6 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 20 min
- Distance
- 1,540 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 Franca de Xira vs Torres Vedras
In October Vila Franca de Xira has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 55). During the day Torres Vedras is 2 °C cooler than Vila Franca de Xira.
| in October | Vila Franca de Xira | Torres Vedras |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 18° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Vila Franca de Xira ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Sintra21°82
- 6Tomar24°82
- 7Torres Vedras22°80
- 8Mafra21°80
- 16Vila Franca de XiraThis page24°18°60
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Frequently asked questions about Vila Franca de Xira
When is the best time to visit Vila Franca de Xira?
The best time to visit Vila Franca de Xira is from May 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 Franca de Xira?
The sea temperature in Vila Franca de Xira ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 18.3 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vila Franca de Xira in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vila Franca de Xira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Vila Franca de Xira?
The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vila Franca de Xira get?
Vila Franca de Xira gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Vila Franca de Xira in?
Vila Franca de Xira is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vila Franca de Xira?
A nonstop flight from London to Vila Franca de Xira takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vila Franca de Xira?
Vila Franca de Xira has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 19.