Month guide · Ericeira, Portugal

Ericeira in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Ericeira averages highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in September and 3°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Lisbon area are high.

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

Average high Town-level20°CLow 16°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1089 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighThe Lisbon area as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 10 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 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October in 4.

October in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high22°C20°C17°C
Average low17°C16°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)51012
Total rainfall32 mm89 mm102 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 30 min11 h 15 min10 h 05 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area in October 2025: about 75% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 15 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 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 0 to 1.6 a year on average.

Questions about Ericeira in October

Is October a good time to visit Ericeira?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Ericeira in October?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 16°C. September averages 22°C and November 17°C.

Does it rain much in Ericeira in October?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 89 mm in total over the month.

Is Ericeira busy in October?

In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 75% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Ericeira in October?

About 11 h 15 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