Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Porto in April
Porto edges warmer than March, with highs of 62°F (17°C), lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.6 in (91 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in March to 83/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Porto in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ribeira
Riverside quarter of stacked houses and cafés below the old town.
Café Santiago
Go-to spot for the francesinha, Porto's meat-and-cheese sandwich in beer sauce.
São Bento Station
Train station hall lined with 20,000 azulejo tiles of Portuguese history.
Majestic Café
Belle Époque café from 1921 with mirrors and carved wood.
Graham's Port Lodge
Port cellars on the Gaia hillside with a tasting terrace over the river.
Why now April scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in April
- Coimbra in April~67 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lisbon in April~170 mi · highs 62°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Seville in April~296 mi · highs 74°F, 2.1 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in April~305 mi · highs 73°F, 2.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Porto in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 98 in May – September. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
How cold is Porto in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Porto in April?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm).
What should I pack for Porto in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Portugal by Rail Apr – Jun
Planning Porto in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.