AI-generatedVila Real de Santo António at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 392 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real de Santo António 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 17 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Vila Real de Santo António is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vila Real de Santo António
The best time to visit Vila Real de Santo António is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is December with 63 mm of precipitation.
Vila Real de Santo António through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vila Real de Santo António in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 21–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Vila Real de Santo António in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 12.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Vila Real de Santo António in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–29 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Vila Real de Santo António in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:3618:54
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 07:20–08:11 · evening 18:19–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:20 · evening 19:10–19:21
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 Real de Santo António compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Sea | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Vila Real de Santo António in October?
In October, Vila Real de Santo António is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:36 – 18:54
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %85 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Vila Real de Santo António
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Vila Real de Santo António: score 91 against 80. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in September. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 18° |
| Sea | 20.5° | 21.6° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vila Real de Santo António month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January17° · Sea 16° · 6.0 h
In January, Vila Real de Santo António is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in January32February18° · Sea 15° · 7.0 h
In February, Vila Real de Santo António is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in February41March21° · Sea 16° · 8.0 h
In March, Vila Real de Santo António is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in March57April23° · Sea 17° · 9.0 h
In April, Vila Real de Santo António is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in April78May26° · Sea 18° · 10.3 h
In May, Vila Real de Santo António is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 5 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in May86June30° · Sea 20° · 12.0 h
In June, Vila Real de Santo António is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in June83July33° · Sea 22° · 12.6 h
In July, Vila Real de Santo António is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in July85August33° · Sea 22° · 11.7 h
In August, Vila Real de Santo António is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in August91September29° · Sea 22° · 9.5 h
In September, Vila Real de Santo António is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in September80October25° · Sea 21° · 7.6 h
In October, Vila Real de Santo António is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in October42November20° · Sea 19° · 6.4 h
In November, Vila Real de Santo António is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António in November24December17° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In December, Vila Real de Santo António is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vila Real de Santo António.
Vila Real de Santo António 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 Vila Real de Santo António
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, 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 | 27 | 17° | 7° | 16.1° | 6.0 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 18° | 8° | 15.4° | 7.0 h | 5 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 21° | 10° | 15.6° | 8.0 h | 7 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 23° | 12° | 16.7° | 9.0 h | 6 | 42 |
| MayMay | 78 | 26° | 14° | 18.1° | 10.3 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 30° | 17° | 20.1° | 12.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 33° | 19° | 21.6° | 12.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 33° | 19° | 22.3° | 11.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 29° | 18° | 21.6° | 9.5 h | 3 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 25° | 15° | 20.5° | 7.6 h | 6 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 20° | 11° | 18.5° | 6.4 h | 6 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 17° | 9° | 17.0° | 5.5 h | 7 | 63 |
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
37.20° N, 7.42° W · 9 m · Europe/Lisbon
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Vila Real de Santo António
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.1 – 21.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vila Real de Santo António ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 22.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 20.9 and 23.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.4° | 14.6° | 16.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.6° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 15.8° | 17.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.1° | 16.9° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.1° | 18.7° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.6° | 20.6° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.3° | 20.9° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.6° | 20.1° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.1° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.2° | 18.0° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vila Real de Santo António
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Vila Real de Santo António, 67 % 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 Vila Real de Santo António: 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 Real de Santo António has about 6 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vila Real de Santo António
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 and clouds in Vila Real de Santo António
How breezy and how cloudy Vila Real de Santo António 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 Real de Santo António typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Vila Real de Santo António: variable cloud, with about 7.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Vila Real de Santo António
How often the day gets hot in Vila Real de Santo António (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 Real de Santo António has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Real de Santo António
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Vila Real de Santo António 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 Real de Santo António has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,680 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 Real de Santo António vs Isla Cristina
In October the holiday weather in Vila Real de Santo António and Isla Cristina is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Isla Cristina as in Vila Real de Santo António. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Vila Real de Santo António | Isla Cristina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Vila Real de Santo António
When is the best time to visit Vila Real de Santo António?
The best time to visit Vila Real de Santo António is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vila Real de Santo António?
The sea temperature in Vila Real de Santo António ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 22.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Vila Real de Santo António in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Vila Real de Santo António?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Vila Real de Santo António?
The wettest month is December with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vila Real de Santo António get?
Vila Real de Santo António gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Vila Real de Santo António in?
Vila Real de Santo António is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vila Real de Santo António?
A nonstop flight from London to Vila Real de Santo António takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,680 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vila Real de Santo António?
Vila Real de Santo António has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 80, summer holidays 84, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 26.