Month guide · Prior Velho, Portugal
Prior Velho in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Prior Velho averages highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C cooler than in September and 4°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Lisbon area are high.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Prior Velho in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 10 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 3°C over the month. Nights below 10°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 Prior Velho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 34 km |
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 27 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 18 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 21 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 29 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 down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 1.6 to 7.6 a year on average.
Questions about Prior Velho in October
Is October a good time to visit Prior Velho?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Prior Velho in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 15°C. September averages 25°C and November 17°C.
Does it rain much in Prior Velho in October?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 82 mm in total over the month.
Is Prior Velho 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 Prior Velho 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