Porto in September
Warmer and drier than June, quieter after the first week, and the one month when the valley quintas are actually working — the best of the year.
Is September a good time to visit Porto?
September is a middling month in Porto — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Douro grape harvest begins
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Porto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Porto?
September is a middling month in Porto — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Porto in September?
Porto sits at roughly 78/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 15 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Porto in September?
Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 14°C in September, with about 7 wet days across the month.