Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Coimbra in November
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.8 in (121 mm) falling in Coimbra, alongside highs near 63°F (17°C) and lows of 47°F (8°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (121 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (121 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (82 → 80/100).
- Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Coimbra in November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Café Santa Cruz
Café inside a former monastery chapel, with Gothic vaults.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Biblioteca Joanina
Baroque library from the 1700s with gilded shelves and a colony of bats.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Fado ao Centro
Nightly short show of Coimbra fado, sung by men in student capes.
Sé Velha
Fortress-like Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in November.
Zé Manel dos Ossos
Tiny traditional tavern with walls covered in notes, serving hearty pork dishes.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Nearby in November
- Porto in November~67 mi · highs 60°F, 5.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lisbon in November~109 mi · highs 63°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Seville in November~234 mi · highs 67°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in November~252 mi · highs 65°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Coimbra?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 91 in April – June and September. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain. Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Coimbra in November?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Coimbra in November?
Yes: about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (846 mm).
What should I pack for Coimbra in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Coimbra in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.