Can you sunbathe in Portugal in September?

September in Portugal is the perfect time when you can sit back and relax in the pleasant warmth of the sun after the scorching heat of the summer. After scorching summer months, September brings back pleasant sunny days that are warm and refreshing.



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The best time to go to Portugal, specifically in Lisbon is again during the shoulder season. Similar to Porto, the sweet spot for visiting Lisbon is during the shoulder seasons of May-June and September-October.

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The high season – June to August – is the best time for the beach. During the summer months, you'll find warmer ocean temperatures, especially as you head south to the Algarve. Water temps and crowds alike peak in July and August, so plan on sharing those pretty beaches with plenty of other sunseekers.

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Spain's weather in September is generally warm and pleasant, with countrywide temperatures averaging around 77-82°F (25-28°C) during the day and dropping to around 68-72°F (20-22°C) at night. In the north of the country you should expect temperature ranges of 60-80°F, while the south will be hotter, around 70-90°F.

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Warm weather continues well into September, but the red-hot days of the high summer season are gone, and with them the majority of the crowds. Porto in the north of the country is seeing pleasant highs now of around 75°F (24°C), though the rains are starting to slowly return, with up to five wet days in the month.

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Top beaches include Praia da Prainha and Praia do Porto do Seixal, a gorgeous black sand beach surrounded by vibrant green mountains. Just remember to set aside time for exploring Madeira's natural swimming pools.

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Shorts are fine on the beach, but if you wear them around the city, you'll quickly brand yourself as a tourist. At nicer restaurants, bars and nightclubs, you'll want to follow the local lead and dress things up a bit.

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One of the finest months to visit Portugal, October brings a riot of fall colors and some glorious clear days. While rains begin to fall on the north, the south is still largely sunny, making this a terrific time for coastal hiking, slow touring in the rural interior and even the odd beach day.

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The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.

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Algarve is the hottest region of Portugal, with the exception of Madeira Island (an archipelago of Portugal). In the Alentejo region the average temperatures are around 16ºC (depending on if you are on the coast or in the interior) and in the Algarve region 18ºC.

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In nine to 12 days, you can expect to see a generous chunk of all that Portugal has to offer, from its most sensational cities to sublime vineyards and beaches, on a north-to-south trip.

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