Month guide · São João da Madeira, Portugal
São João da Madeira in October: weather and what to expect
In October, São João da Madeira averages highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, with about 14 rainy days and 180 mm of rain. Highs are 4°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 São João da Madeira in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 4°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October 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 São João da Madeira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 160 km |
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 158 km |
| Vila Nova da Barquinha, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 160 km |
| Entroncamento, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 159 km |
| Praia do Ribatejo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 160 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 2.3°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 0.8 to 5.3 a year on average.
Questions about São João da Madeira in October
Is October a good time to visit São João da Madeira?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is São João da Madeira in October?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 12°C. September averages 24°C and November 15°C.
Does it rain much in São João da Madeira in October?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 180 mm in total over the month.
Is São João da Madeira 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 São João da Madeira in October?
About 11 h 11 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