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Portugal in October
First serious rains return late month; excellent time for Douro wine harvest trips.
What to expect in Portugal in October
October brings warm weather to Portugal, with daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and overnight lows near 13°C (55°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 85 mm of rainfall on average. First serious rains return late month; excellent time for Douro wine harvest trips..
Crowds are manageable in October — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.
What’s happening in October
- 🎉Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival (LEFFEST) · OctInternational auteur film festival curated by Paulo Branco, screening world cinema premieres and retrospectives across venues in central Lisbon and the Estoril coast, with masterclasses from prominent directors and actors.
Live fares for Portugal in October
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