When to go · Sagres
Sagres in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Easter and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Easter and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- SagresHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Algarve, Portugal · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagresbest weather
Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)). August is packed and pricey.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Portugal overall
- Medium
Portugal overall: Easter and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sagres, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Easter and 25 April (Freedom Day) bring domestic crowds; wildflowers in the south.
May: Inside Sagres's best window: May–June, September–October.
Sagres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings