Is February a Good Time to Visit Porto?
Don't expect beach weather in Porto's February: 13.9°C cold seas despite 14°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Rough sea conditions
2.48m average wave height - Surfers Only
Cold sea - swimming challenging
13.9°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
62% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Exceptional dining scene
32 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
2.48m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 13.9°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
79% humidity creates difficult conditions
