Destination

Biblioteca Joanina

Coimbra, Portugal

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inCoimbra, Portugal

In season~73°F high

Climate43–84°F

Nearest airportOPO

CurrencyEUR

LanguagePortuguese

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Biblioteca Joanina

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 71%

WarmestAug · 84°F

WettestNov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A gilded 18th-century Baroque library where a colony of bats protects the books by eating insects at night.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Biblioteca Joanina?

The best time to visit Biblioteca Joanina is April–June & September–October, in Coimbra, Portugal.

Where is Biblioteca Joanina?

Biblioteca Joanina is in Coimbra, Portugal. The nearest major airport is OPO.

What is Biblioteca Joanina known for?

A gilded 18th-century Baroque library where a colony of bats protects the books by eating insects at night.

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