February · Portugal
Best time to visit Sintra in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sintra in February
Average temperature 12°C, 58 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Sintra scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sintra's palaces and gardens climb the hills west of Lisbon among mist and forest.
February in Sintra: strong conditions, 7th of 12
February averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sintra in February?
- In February, Sintra averages 12°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Sintra?
- February earns a 8.2/10 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 February?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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