April · Portugal
Best time to visit Sintra in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sintra in April
Average temperature 15°C, 44 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Sintra scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sintra's palaces and gardens climb the hills west of Lisbon among mist and forest.
April in Sintra — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
April averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 daylight hours.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sintra (4th of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sintra in April?
- In April, Sintra averages 15°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Sintra?
- April earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sintra in April?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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