SeasonMapNazaré weather in October
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October in Nazaré: nice, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Nazaré · #649 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nazaré in October
Other months in Nazaré
Nazaré's forum is consistent that this stretch of Atlantic coast runs noticeably cooler and breezier than southern Portugal, even in July — genuinely fresh compared to the Algarve or Lisbon, with wind a near-daily feature both day and night. Regulars note the beach season here doesn't fully kick into gear until late July, and a light jumper for the evening is worth packing regardless of the month.
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Nazaré climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nazaré in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTow Surfing Challenge window, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nazaré's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNazaré's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nazaré in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Big-wave season, Praia do Norte
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallySurf seasonAtlantic storms funnel down the Nazare canyon and the tow-in crews chase them from the lighthouse headland. Six to ten genuinely enormous days a winter, and no way to book them in advance.
- Festival
Tow Surfing Challenge window
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallySurf seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe big-wave contest is called on 24 to 48 hours' notice when the forecast clears about twelve metres, so the town can go from empty to sold out inside a day between October and March. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nazaré — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nazaré in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nazaré?
- October in Nazaré: nice, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nazaré on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in October?
- In October, Nazaré averages a daily high of 22.6°C and a low of 14.5°C, with about 81.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nazaré in October?
- Nazaré has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in October.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Lisbon's Grape harvest around 1 Sep – 15 Oct, and Évora's Alentejo grape harvest around 15 Aug – 5 Oct.