What July feels like in Porto
For Porto, July is the heart of summer. Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights stay mild. Thick, humid air means clothes cling and the heat feels stronger than the number.
Rain in Porto in July
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 8. Each rainy day adds about 4.4 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 11.3 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in July
Mid-month, Porto gets 14 h 53 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:14 am to sunset near 9:07 pm. Evenings are drawing in — 15 min less daylight than mid-June. Measured sunshine covers about 91% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How July compares to the rest of the year
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Porto. Compared with June, afternoons are 2.4°C (4.3°F) warmer, with 30 mm less rain. Temperatures keep climbing into August. By August, typical highs are 25.5°C (77.9°F).
Who July suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
Tips for visiting Porto in July
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Porto in July?
Afternoons average 25°C (77°F) and nights about 16.8°C (62.2°F) — warm by most people's standards. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Porto in July?
Not especially. There are about 4 rainy days (18 mm), mostly moderate rain.
What should I wear in Porto in July?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is July or August better for visiting Porto?
August, narrowly: it ranks #1 of 12 among Porto's months, against #2 for the other. August has fewer rainy days.