Month guide · Santiago do Cacém, Portugal

Santiago do Cacém in April: weather and what to expect

In April, Santiago do Cacém averages highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 3°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level18°CLow 11°C
Rainy days Town-level1058 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Santiago do Cacém in April 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 April

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

Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 April in 2.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high17°C18°C21°C
Average low9°C11°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)9107
Total rainfall57 mm58 mm40 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 53 min13 h 09 min14 h 12 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in April 2025: about 30% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 09 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santiago do Cacém
Ermidas, Alentejo21°C928 km
Ferreira do Alentejo, Alentejo21°C851 km
Aljustrel, Alentejo20°C849 km
Odemira, Alentejo20°C947 km
Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo20°C943 km

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 8.4 to 9.9 a year on average.

Questions about Santiago do Cacém in April

How warm is Santiago do Cacém in April?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 11°C. March averages 17°C and May 21°C.

Does it rain much in Santiago do Cacém in April?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 58 mm in total over the month.

Is Santiago do Cacém busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were about 30% 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 Santiago do Cacém in April?

About 13 h 09 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