April in Porto averages highs of 18 °C (64 °F) and lows of 10 °C (51 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 13 h 16 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 15 °C (60 °F).
April weather in Porto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
Tough month: cool and wet. April is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa) public holiday
- Sun 5 Apr: Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa) public holiday
- Sat 25 Apr: Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Porto in April
With frequent rain in April, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia — tastings across the river indoors
- Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower — book ahead for both indoors
- São Bento station tiles — 20,000 azulejos in the hall indoors
- Ribeira and the Dom Luís I bridge — walk the top deck at sunset outdoors
- Foz do Douro — ocean promenade and lighthouse outdoors
- Douro Valley day trip — vineyards and river views outdoors
Where to stay: Ribeira and Baixa for sights on foot; Cedofeita for cafés; Foz for the ocean.
What to pack for Porto in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (64 °F), nights near 10 °C (51 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Porto costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 19° / 12° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Madrid | 19° / 7° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Seville | 23° / 12° | 6 | Good time to go |
Plan your Porto trip
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Porto?
By the numbers, April is a tough month: cool and wet, with average highs of 18 °C (64 °F) and about 10 rainy days. April is usually low season in Porto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are July, August, September.
How warm is Porto in April?
Average highs are 18 °C (64 °F) and lows 10 °C (51 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 15 °C (60 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Porto in April?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 135 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Porto.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.