Month guide · São Miguel do Couto, Portugal

São Miguel do Couto in October: weather and what to expect

In October, São Miguel do Couto averages highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C cooler than in September and 5°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Norte are medium.

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

Average high Town-level20°CLow 12°C
Rainy days Town-level13176 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumNorte as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for São Miguel do Couto in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 13 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through October

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

Highs 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-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high24°C20°C15°C
Average low15°C12°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)81313
Total rainfall70 mm176 mm173 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 32 min11 h 11 min9 h 54 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Norte in October 2025: about 55% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 11 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

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

How October is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

October highs are 2.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 0.8 to 5.0 a year on average.

Questions about São Miguel do Couto in October

Is October a good time to visit São Miguel do Couto?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).

How warm is São Miguel do Couto 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 Miguel do Couto in October?

About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 176 mm in total over the month.

Is São Miguel do Couto 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 Miguel do Couto 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