Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal enjoys a temperate climate.
The best times to visit the country are spring, from March to the beginning of June, and autumn, from September to the end of November.
The months of July and August are the hottest, especially in the seaside resorts of the Algarve.
Madeira and the Azores are influenced by the Gulf Stream which gives them a subtropical climate.
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When to go to Porto and northern Portugal?
Gateway to the Douro Valley and its vineyards, the city of Porto introduces travelers to a colorful architecture and art of living.
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The best times to visit Porto and northern Portugal are late spring and early autumn.
In spring, nature lovers can watch the almond trees bloom and venture into the green valleys of the north.
It is also a good time to go to Porto, take a walk in the Ribeira district and visit the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
However, to bathe in the effervescence of São João (Saint John's Eve), one of the most famous popular festivals in the country, it is on the night of June 23 to 24 that you have to join the streets of the city.
The months of September and October are the best months to discover the Douro Valley, due to the effervescence of the harvest season and the magnificent landscapes offered by the beginning of the
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When to go to Lisbon and its surroundings?
Lisbon can be discovered through its historic districts with lively little streets, its palaces and its beaches.
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Lisbon and its region can also be discovered ideally in spring or autumn.
With average temperatures between 22°C and 24°C, these seasons offer ideal conditions for discovering the city and strolling through the historic districts of Alfama and Bairro Alto.
These periods are also perfect for visiting Sintra, known for its sublime palaces, such as the Palacio de Pena and the Palacio Nacional, but it is at the end of June that Saint Peter of Sintra is celebrated there and the city comes alive with many concerts.
Travelers in search of seaside pleasures will take advantage of the summer heat to relax on the region's beaches, where you can swim from May until October.
But it is in September that the water temperature is the highest, with an average of 20°C.
Something to delight surfing enthusiasts who will be able to face the waves of renowned spots such as Nazaré, Peniche or Ericeira.
From September to November, the surf is ideal, with a combination of favorable winds, constant westerly swells and good weather.
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When to go to the Algarve and southern Portugal?
Along its 200 kilometers of coastline, the Algarve is full of viewpoints and secret coves where you can contemplate the azure blue ocean.
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The best time to enjoy the charms of the Algarve while avoiding the crowds is from late April to early May or from mid-September to late October.
Indeed, the end of spring and the beginning of autumn offer temperatures close to 25°C, suitable for swimming on the beaches of Lagos, Tavira and Albufeira.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a superb playground for hiking enthusiasts.
Golfers will take advantage of the mild weather to indulge in their favorite sport on exceptional courses, which are among the most beautiful in Europe.
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When to go to Madeira?
Off the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira captivates with its mild climate all year round, its sublime exotic gardens and the diversity of its landscapes between sea and mountains.
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Madeira is characterized by a subtropical climate.
Due to the influence of the ocean, which moderates the temperature, the archipelago never experiences extreme heat or cold waves and has a mild temperature, oscillating between 24°C in summer and 19°C in winter. .
Precipitation is mainly concentrated during the months of March, April, October and November.
Just after Easter, the garden island celebrates the arrival of spring with the Festival of Flowers, an unmissable event where Madeira dons its finest finery.
According to your desires, you can bathe in the natural pools of Porto Moniz, go windsurfing in Funchal (from September to February), laze on the beaches of Porto Santo and explore the laurel forest of Madeira.
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When to go to the Azores?
Lagoa Funda is one of the impressive crater lakes to discover while hiking on the island of Flores, the wildest of the Azores.
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Going to the Azores between May and October will be an opportunity to observe whales and the various species of cetaceans that have taken up residence in the waters of the archipelago.
A fascinating spectacle that you can witness by boarding a boat departing from Faial or Sao Miguel.
Summer is marked by high temperatures both in the air and in the water.
March, April, May and October are the months when the weather is the most unstable, with an alternation between sunny and rainy days.
Like Madeira, the Azores are volcanic, which gives rise to landscapes of wild beauty that can be admired while hiking.
The most athletic will not fail to tackle the Pico volcano, the ascent of which is ideally done during the month of June.
