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Alentejo: compare all 98 towns
The Alentejo has 98 towns. The median town has a January high of 14°C, 24 days a year above 35°C and 82 rainy days. The largest are Évora, Monsanto and Beja. Mértola has the mildest January (15°C) and Mértola the most days above 35°C (44 a year).
All towns
Town-level · ERA5-Land| Town | People | Jan high | Days >35°C | Rain days | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Évora | 53,591 | 14°C | 31 | 79 | Car-light living |
| Monsanto | 50,000 | 14°C | 9 | 98 | None yet |
| Beja | 34,760 | 14°C | 29 | 68 | Car-light living |
| Santarém | 29,385 | 14°C | 12 | 81 | Car-light living |
| Portalegre | 22,368 | 12°C | 25 | 84 | Car-light living |
| Entroncamento | 19,887 | 14°C | 18 | 91 | Car-light living |
| Tomar | 19,168 | 14°C | 18 | 94 | Car-light living |
| Torres Novas | 15,002 | 14°C | 17 | 91 | Car-light living |
| Samora Correia | 14,154 | 14°C | 12 | 79 | None yet |
| Abrantes | 13,646 | 14°C | 25 | 89 | Car-light living |
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Best Alentejo town for…
- Évora19 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- Fátima27°C July highs and 2 days a year above 35°C
- AlmograveScore 83 of 100, number 2 of 766 in Portugal
- Mértola63 rain days a year, number 19 of 766 in Portugal
Rankings name the region's highest-ranked town. Who-it-suits picks name the largest town that meets the rule.
Crowds through the year
Regional · Eurostat platform staysAugust is the busiest. January is the quietest, at about 8% of it. The figures count nights booked through Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group and Tripadvisor across the whole of the Alentejo. Hotel stays are left out.
Coast vs inland
| Median town | Coastal (6) | Inland (51) |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 14°C |
| July high | 27°C | 30°C |
| Days above 35°C | 2 | 18 |
| Days with rain | 78 | 82 |
Coastal: the town centre is within 5 km of the coastline (OpenStreetMap; estuaries count). Medians of towns whose values are precise enough to compare.
Common questions about the Alentejo
Which Alentejo town is warmest in January?
Mértola, with average January highs of 15°C. The median town in the Alentejo has 14°C.
Which Alentejo towns get the most days above 35°C?
Mértola (44 a year), Moura (40 a year) and Minas de São Domingos (39 a year). The median town has 24.
Where does it rain least in the Alentejo?
Mértola, with about 63 rainy days a year. The median town has 82.
When is the Alentejo least crowded?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. In 2025 each had under 35% of the nights booked through online platforms in the busiest month. The figure covers the Alentejo as a whole.