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Month guide · Mértola, Portugal

Mértola in February: weather and what to expect

In February, Mértola is one of the ten warmest towns in Portugal. February highs in Mértola are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In February, Mértola averages highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, with about 6 rainy days and 39 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level17°CLow 7°C
Rainy days Town-level639 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is February a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 17°C with about 6 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through February

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

Highs climb about 2°C over the month.

February in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high15°C17°C20°C
Average low7°C7°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)767
Total rainfall43 mm39 mm47 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 50 min10 h 47 min11 h 53 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in February 2025: about 10% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in February 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 47 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

Warmer in February

Where is warm in February →

No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average February high than Mértola.

How February is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

February highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 3.4 to 5.6 a year on average.

Questions about Mértola in February

Is February a good time to visit Mértola?

Our rules rate February good for walking and cycling (highs of 17°C with about 6 rainy days).

How warm is Mértola in February?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 7°C. January averages 15°C and March 20°C.

Does it rain much in Mértola in February?

About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 39 mm in total over the month.

Is Mértola busy in February?

In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were about 10% 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 Mértola in February?

About 10 h 47 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