Porto weather February

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February is where Porto's winter starts to loosen its grip, but a traveller who expects spring is still caught out by the showers. Porto weather february is a little warmer and noticeably drier than January, and the sunshine barely changes. Plan for rain, and enjoy the dry days when they come.

Warmer than January, still winter

The Porto february weather average temperature climbs to a daytime high of 15.0 °C (59.0 °F) and a night-time low of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F), about a degree above January on both counts.

Rain falls to 110.5 mm (4.4 in), well below January's 147.1 mm (5.8 in), which makes February the sixth wettest month of the year rather than one of the wettest. Sunshine stays low at 129 hours, only five hours more than January. The practical upshot is more dry spells between showers, which IPMA forecasts a few days ahead.

February sits in the middle of Porto's wet season, and the figures show it easing rather than ending. Rain is lower than in any month from October to January, yet it is still more than in May, and sunshine at 129 hours remains among the lowest of the year. The daytime high of 15.0 °C is comfortable for walking, and the night-time low of 5.9 °C is the second coldest after January.

That combination suits a slower trip: long lunches, indoor visits and walks timed around the weather rather than a packed outdoor schedule.

February averages a high of 15.0 °C, a degree above January.

Using the dry spells

The Porto weather february average points to a month that rewards flexibility. Book indoor visits for fixed times and keep the river or a viewpoint walk for a clear afternoon.

March is the month that changes: sunshine rises to 192 hours while rain drops to 95.6 mm (3.8 in). The Porto weather page compares every month, January comes before and March after.

The most useful habit in February is to look at the forecast each evening and reorder the next day. A dry morning is the time for the viewpoints and the riverside, and a wet afternoon for the cellars in Gaia, a museum or a show.

For clothes, pack a light waterproof jacket, a warm layer for the evenings and shoes that grip on wet granite. An umbrella earns its place in the bag every day, and a spare pair of dry socks is worth more than an extra sweater. Compared with January, February's lower rainfall makes more of the city's walks possible without getting wet.

Common questions

Is February drier than January in Porto?

Yes. February averages 110.5 mm of rain against January's 147.1 mm, although sunshine rises only from 124 to 129 hours.

How warm is Porto in February?

Daytime highs average 15.0 °C and nights 5.9 °C, mild for winter.

Is February a good month for a Douro trip?

It is possible on a dry day, but the drier, sunnier months from June to September suit the valley far better.