Weather and light in September
| Marker | September |
|---|---|
| Temperatures | about 15 to 24 °C |
| Rain | the first showers return at the end of the month |
| Sunset | around 20:10 early September, 19:25 at the end |
| Sea | about 18 °C: the most pleasant of the year |
| Crowds | high early in the month, easing afterwards |
What to do in September
The Douro is the priority: a day with tasting, lunch at a quinta and a cruise is the most booked outing from Porto; see which trip to choose, or stay there (sleeping in the Douro Valley) to see the vines early in the morning. The exact harvest dates change every year: ask the quinta whether grapes are being picked on the day of your visit. In Porto, terraces remain pleasant: Ribeira, six bridges cruise, Gaia cellars. The Foz and Matosinhos beaches remain usable.
Events of the month
- Grape harvest: in the Douro, from late August to October depending on the year.
- Public holidays: none in September.
Prices and booking
Hotel prices drop compared with August but stay high at the start of the month. Book the Douro trip a few days ahead, especially at weekends. The Lello is booked in advance. Budget: travel budget for Porto.
What to pack
Light clothes, a jacket for the evening and the river, a light raincoat for the end of the month, comfortable shoes.
Going further
Porto in August, Porto in October and the best time to visit Porto.
