When is the best time to go to Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela?

When is the best time to go to Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • August is the driest month
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, October, November and December


Annual weather in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

For full information about the climate and weather in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/52°F
4.2in
February 38°F/54°F
4.3in
March 41°F/59°F
4.1in
April 43°F/63°F
3.6in
May 50°F/72°F
3in
June 56°F/79°F
1.6in
July 59°F/88°F
0.5in
August 59°F/90°F
0.4in
September 58°F/83°F
1.9in
October 52°F/70°F
5in
November 45°F/58°F
4.6in
December 40°F/54°F
5.1in


Weather and climate in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela is 68°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 90°F in august). Annual rainfall is 38in, with a minimum of 0.4in in august and a maximum of 5.1in in december.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 4.1in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is correct. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and june the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 76°F and you can expect to have 1.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of july and september the climate is very good. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains about 8% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and it rains in october about 5in.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 72°F.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 65°F and it rains about 5.1in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Find out when Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

  • Very low season in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October, November and December.
  • High season in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
    The number of visitors to Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela is high in: May, June, July and September.
  • Peak season in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
    The largest number of tourists visiting Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela month by month



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