Late winter · Weather & things to do
Coimbra in February
Coimbra edges warmer than January, with highs of 59°F (15°C), lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What February feels like
Highs near 59°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (82 mm).
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September).
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in January to 78/100.
- Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Coimbra in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fado ao Centro
Nightly short show of Coimbra fado, sung by men in student capes.
Biblioteca Joanina
Baroque library from the 1700s with gilded shelves and a colony of bats.
Sé Velha
Fortress-like Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.
Café Santa Cruz
Café inside a former monastery chapel, with Gothic vaults.
Parque Verde do Mondego
Riverside park and boardwalk along both banks of the Mondego.
Why now February scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in February
- Porto in February~67 mi · highs 56°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lisbon in February~109 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Seville in February~234 mi · highs 62°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in February~252 mi · highs 61°F, 1.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~425 m to Coimbra's ~42 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Coimbra in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Coimbra?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 91 in April – June and September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Coimbra in February?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Coimbra in February?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (846 mm).
What should I pack for Coimbra in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Coimbra in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.