Is April a Good Time to Visit Porto?
Don't expect beach weather in Porto's April: 15.9°C cold seas despite 18°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Rough sea conditions
1.94m average wave height - Surfers Only
Cold sea - swimming challenging
15.9°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika
Plenty of sunshine
10.5h of sunshine daily
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
70% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Good For
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
1.94m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15.9°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions
