Climate guide for Nazaré, Portugal

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About Nazaré

Nazaré has two distinct experiences. The lower town follows a broad sandy bay and working fishing traditions, while the funicular climbs to Sítio for coastal views and access toward the fort and Praia do Norte. May through September is the strongest general window for beach and town plans, but the famous giant-wave spectacle belongs mainly to powerful autumn and winter swells. Praia do Norte can be dangerous and is not a casual swimming beach, so watch from established viewpoints and leave big-wave surfing to properly supported specialists.

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Travel Tips

01Plan ahead for Nazaré
Check local weather forecasts and seasonal crowd levels before traveling to Nazaré.
02Best time & timing
The strongest months are July, August, June: July peaks at 8.2/10, while December drops to 1.6/10.
03Weather & what to pack
20°C and 6 mm of rain shape a typical July here. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.

Things to do in Nazaré

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When to visit Nazaré: the short answer

The best time to visit Nazaré is July, followed by August, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 20°C with 6 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

Across the year Nazaré swings from 13°C in January to 20°C in August, a 7-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in August to 105 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Nazaré is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 6.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (20°C). Coolest: January (13°C). Driest: August (4 mm). Wettest: December (105 mm).

Nazaré month by month

January in Nazaré: expect compromises

Hardest · 2/10

January averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Nazaré: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.1/10

February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Nazaré — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nazaré — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

April in Nazaré — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

April averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Nazaré — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

June in Nazaré — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.8/10

June averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 daylight hours.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

July in Nazaré tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 8.2/10

July averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Nazaré at 8.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August holds up well in Nazaré — 2nd best month

Good · 8.2/10

With 20°C (67°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.6 hours of daylight.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Nazaré: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 7.6/10

With 20°C (67°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Nazaré — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.7/10

October averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Nazaré: expect compromises

Hardest · 2.5/10

November averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 89 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Nazaré — off-season conditions

Hardest · 1.6/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

105 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 1.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nazaré — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Nazaré, Portugal?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Nazaré are July, August. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.2/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Nazaré year-round?
Nazaré has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in January to 20°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.6 and 8.2 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Nazaré?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Nazaré are December (1.6/10), January (2.0/10), November (2.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Nazaré?
December is the wettest month in Nazaré, averaging about 105 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Nazaré?
May sees the most sun in Nazaré, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Nazaré a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Nazaré is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Nazaré calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Nazaré: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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