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When to go · Sintra

Sintra in May

Great month. Inside Sintra's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (weekdays).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
21°C / 12°C
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Portugal overall
Prices
Medium
Portugal overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Sintra

Inside Sintra's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (weekdays).

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • SintraHighs around 21 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 9 days
  • Lisbon and the centre, Portugal · Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Coimbrabest weather

    Mild winters with rainy spells; hot, dry summers cooled by Atlantic wind. Sintra is often foggy and 5 °C cooler.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Portugal overall
Medium
Prices · Portugal overall
Medium

Portugal overall: Among the best months: warm, long days, beaches not yet full.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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