January in Porto
What’s on in Porto in January. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeEstádio do BessaExplore →
The Estádio do Bessa Sec.
02What to seeLivraria LelloExplore →
The Livraria Lello & Irmão, commonly known in English as the Lello Bookshop, is a bookshop located in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern Portuguese municipality…
03What to seeClérigos ChurchExplore →
The Clérigos Church is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal.
04What to seeSão Bento railway stationExplore →
São Bento railway station is a 20th-century railway terminal in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the municipality of Porto, district of Porto.
05What to seeChurch of São FranciscoExplore →
The Church of Saint Francis is the most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, Portugal, being also noted for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration.
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Porto Cathedral
The Porto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the historical centre of the city of Porto, Portugal.
07Church of Saint Ildefonso
The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century church in Porto, Portugal.
08Luiz I Bridge
The Luiz I Bridge, commonly known as Dom Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the river Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal.
Month by month
Porto, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Porto
What’s on in Porto in February. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
March in Porto
What’s on in Porto in March. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
May in Porto
What’s on in Porto in May. One of the best months to visit Porto. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
June in Porto
What’s on in Porto in June. One of the best months to visit Porto. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
July in Porto
What’s on in Porto in July. One of the best months to visit Porto. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
August in Porto
What’s on in Porto in August. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
September in Porto
What’s on in Porto in September. One of the best months to visit Porto. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
October in Porto
What’s on in Porto in October. One of the best months to visit Porto. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
- The Camino de Santiago, May to October 2027 (Holy Year)
November in Porto
What’s on in Porto in November. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
December in Porto
What’s on in Porto in December. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
- Nazaré Big-Wave Season, October 2026 to March 2027
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Porto Airport (OPO).
Know before you go
- Cross the Dom Luis I bridge on foot for the best views.
- Tour a port lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia across the river.
- Try a francesinha only if you are very hungry, as it is enormous.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Porto?
The best time to visit Porto is May–Jul & Sep–Oct, in Portugal.
Where is Porto?
Porto is in Portugal. The nearest major airport is Porto Airport (OPO).
What is Porto known for?
Port wine, tiled facades, and a river gorge.
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