Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Porto in November
Porto cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 68°F in October, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 74/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 5.4 in (137 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What November feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 51°F (11°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.4 in (137 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 15.6 in (397 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (8°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in October to 74/100.
- 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 51°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.4 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Porto in November
With 5.4 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Ribeira
Riverside quarter of stacked houses and cafés below the old town.
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.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.4 in of rain.
Café Santiago
Go-to spot for the francesinha, Porto's meat-and-cheese sandwich in beer sauce.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Graham's Port Lodge
Port cellars on the Gaia hillside with a tasting terrace over the river.
Nearby in November
- Coimbra in November~67 mi · highs 63°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lisbon in November~170 mi · highs 63°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seville in November~296 mi · highs 67°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in November~305 mi · highs 65°F, 2.6 in rain · 3°C (5°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Porto?
It's middling, scoring 74/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain. Our Portugal by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Porto in November?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Porto in November?
Yes: about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm).
What should I pack for Porto in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.4 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Porto in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.