Is September a Good Time to Visit Porto?
Porto's September delivers on its reputation: 24°C, 18% rain, 10.2h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 100% capacity.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Rough sea conditions
1.59m average wave height - Surfers Only
Peak tourist season
100% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices
Ideal temperature range
23.6°C - perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika
Plenty of sunshine
10.2h of sunshine daily
Good For
- 🥾Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 23.6°C, 18% rain chance
- 📸Photographers
10.2h sunshine, 56% clear skies for golden hour shots
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 98/100 with romantic weather conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 17.1°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 💰Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
- 👴Elderly travelers
76% humidity creates difficult conditions
