Month guide · Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Caldas da Rainha in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Caldas da Rainha averages highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in September and 4°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Oeste e Vale do Tejo are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level21°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1187 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowOeste e Vale do Tejo as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Caldas da Rainha in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 11 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through October

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 3°C over the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 5.

October in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high24°C21°C17°C
Average low17°C15°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)61112
Total rainfall36 mm87 mm91 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 31 min11 h 14 min10 h 03 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo in October 2025: about 25% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 14 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.

How October is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

October highs are 2.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 1.9 to 5.5 a year on average.

Questions about Caldas da Rainha in October

Is October a good time to visit Caldas da Rainha?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Caldas da Rainha in October?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 15°C. September averages 24°C and November 17°C.

Does it rain much in Caldas da Rainha in October?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 87 mm in total over the month.

Is Caldas da Rainha busy in October?

In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo were about 25% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Caldas da Rainha in October?

About 11 h 14 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology