Best Time to Visit Sintra
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Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
Aug is warmest (24.7°C high); Dec is rainiest (112 mm).
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Sintra weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 8 | 100 | 3.4 | 9.6 |
| Feb | 15 | 8.8 | 85 | 4.6 | 10.5 |
| Mar | 16.7 | 9.9 | 52 | 6.7 | 11.7 |
| Apr | 17.5 | 10.8 | 61 | 8.8 | 13 |
| May | 19.3 | 12.6 | 56 | 10.5 | 14.1 |
| Jun | 21.9 | 14.8 | 22 | 11.3 | 14.7 |
| Jul | 24.3 | 16.3 | 8 | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Aug | 24.7 | 16.5 | 9 | 10.6 | 13.5 |
| Sep | 23.6 | 15.7 | 29 | 8.1 | 12.2 |
| Oct | 20.5 | 13.6 | 78 | 5.7 | 11 |
| Nov | 17 | 10.9 | 103 | 3.9 | 9.8 |
| Dec | 14.6 | 9.1 | 112 | 3.1 | 9.3 |
Daylight ranges from 9.3 hours in Dec to 14.7 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunSep
Beaches: JulAugJunSep
Hiking: JulAugJunSep
Sightseeing: JulAugJunSep
Sintra quick facts
- Population
- 26,193
- Elevation
- 197 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Plug / voltage
- C, F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +351
- Nearest airport
- LIS · 21 km
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sintra?
Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 112 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 24.7°C.
Where to stay
See Sintra hotels · Book Sintra tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 21 km from Sintra. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Porto — 269 km, 4.4 hr drive · Braga — 316 km, 69 min flight · Sevilla — 337 km, 70 min flight
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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