Month guide · Portalegre, Portugal
Portalegre in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Portalegre averages highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm of rain. Highs are 6°C cooler than in September and 6°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Portalegre in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 5°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 October in 5; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 5.
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 Portalegre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte de Sôr, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 50 km |
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 67 km |
| Pego, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 64 km |
| Montargil, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 68 km |
| Avis, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 48 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 3.0°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 4.1 to 12 a year on average.
Questions about Portalegre in October
How warm is Portalegre in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 12°C. September averages 27°C and November 16°C.
Does it rain much in Portalegre in October?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 87 mm in total over the month.
Is Portalegre busy in October?
In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 Portalegre 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