Is April a good month to go to Portugal?

Go in April, May, September and October for outdoor adventures. During the shoulder season, you'll find mild, often sunny days that are ideal for hikes, bike rides and other outdoor activities. This is a great time to check out Portugal's top natural wonders without the heavy crowds.



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The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.

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The hottest place is Portugal in April is Évora (21ºC) in the Alentejo region just to the south of Lisbon. Close behind are the Algarve (20ºC) and the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira (20ºC).

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If, however, you want to go swimming and sunbathing every day, and enjoy nightlife and other touristy activities, then it's best to come between May and September – October. April weather is perfect for exploring the coastline of Algarve, but not always warm enough for sunbathing and beaches.

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Spain will be warming up nicely in April, if you pick the right spot. It's not a great time to visit the north coast and Madrid will be just 18ºC with a strong chance of rain showers. But head south and you can expect 25ºC in Seville and other parts of Andalucia with eight hours of daily sunshine.

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Mildest of all is the Algarve in the country's south, with an average temperature of 61°F (16°C) and highs of 73°F (23°C) – warm enough for T-shirts but not for swimming in the sea just yet.

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Here, cozy sweaters, waterproofs, and warm layers come into play. Spring and fall offer milder temperatures, yet packing might require a mix of both light and warm clothes. Linen, Birkenstocks, and Raybans are my go-to outfit in Portugal, even in October.

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April to May and September to October are the best times for perfect weather. In central Spain and on the Mediterranean coast, the spring and autumn seasons are marked by sunlit days and pleasant weather perfect for strolling and outdoor dining in terrazas, with temperatures cooling down by nightfall.

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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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The average water temperature this time of year is 17.3 degrees. ?? But definitely bring a bikini for chilling on the beach. Love being active and outdoor activities? In this case April in the Algarve is perfect!

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Rainfall. In Lisbon rainiest months of the year are December and November during which monthly rainfall average reaches 128 mm. On the other side, driest months are August and July when the average rainfall is reduced to 4 mm per month.

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Average daily temperatures It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 23 C and the average daily minimum is 13 C.

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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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The Canary Islands (23ºC) are the hottest places in Europe in April with Gran Canaria (24ºC) and Tenerife (23ºC) feeling a little warmer than Lanzarote (22ºC). In Mainland Europe the warmest places in April are Cyprus (22ºC) and Crete (20°C).

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