Month guide · Ribeira de Pena, Portugal
Ribeira de Pena in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Ribeira de Pena averages highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C, with about 13 rainy days and 165 mm of rain. Highs are 5°C cooler than in September and 5°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Norte are medium.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ribeira de Pena 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 5°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October in 2; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.
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 Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 229 km |
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 231 km |
| Pego, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 231 km |
| Praia do Ribatejo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 233 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 11 | 220 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 2.4°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 5.3 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira de Pena in October
Is October a good time to visit Ribeira de Pena?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ribeira de Pena in October?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 11°C. September averages 24°C and November 14°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira de Pena in October?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 165 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira de Pena 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 Ribeira de Pena in October?
About 11 h 10 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