Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Coimbra in October
Coimbra cools off: highs slip to 75°F (24°C), from 86°F in September, with lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 75°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 54°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.7 in (119 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September).
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 63°F.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 13.4 in (340 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in September to 82/100.
- Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Coimbra in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Zé Manel dos Ossos
Tiny traditional tavern with walls covered in notes, serving hearty pork dishes.
Biblioteca Joanina
Baroque library from the 1700s with gilded shelves and a colony of bats.
Café Santa Cruz
Café inside a former monastery chapel, with Gothic vaults.
Sé Velha
Fortress-like Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.
Pedro dos Leitões
Roast suckling pig specialist in Mealhada, 20 km north.
Nearby in October
- Porto in October~67 mi · highs 68°F, 5.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lisbon in October~109 mi · highs 69°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Seville in October~234 mi · highs 79°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in October~252 mi · highs 79°F, 2.7 in rain · 2°C (4°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Coimbra?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 91 in April – June and September. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Coimbra in October?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Coimbra in October?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (846 mm).
What should I pack for Coimbra in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Coimbra in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.