Weather in Portugal in September
September in Portugal is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in September is a warning: one region of Portugal will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and January, September sits in the middle of Portugal's year.
- Average temp
- 22°C
18–26°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Portugal in September. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Portugal in September. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Portugal
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Portugal
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Portugal
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Similar weather in September
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FAQs about Portugal
Climate averages for Portugal, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Portugal is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 121 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
