Month guide · Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia), Norte
Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) averages highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C cooler than in September and 4°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Norte are medium.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 4°C over the month.
October in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in October 2027
- 5 Oct Republic Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in October
Where is warm in October →| Place | High | Rain days | From Madalena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 182 km |
| Vila Nova da Barquinha, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 183 km |
| Entroncamento, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 182 km |
| Praia do Ribatejo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 184 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 11 | 168 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 2.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is up about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 1.2 to 5.9 a year on average.
Questions about Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October
Is October a good time to visit Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia)?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 14°C. September averages 25°C and November 16°C.
Does it rain much in Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 151 mm in total over the month.
Is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) busy in October?
In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in October?
About 11 h 11 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