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Sintra
Visit in July — score 93/100 · avg high 86°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 53° | 63° | 39° | 17 | 70 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 43 | 54° | 65° | 42° | 14 | 56 | 10.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 40 | 56° | 69° | 44° | 16 | 65 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 49 | 59° | 74° | 49° | 16 | 62 | 13.0h | High | Average |
| May | 73 | 63° | 80° | 52° | 8 | 33 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| June | 87 | 66° | 83° | 57° | 4 | 16 | 14.7h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 93 | 68° | 86° | 60° | 1 | 4 | 14.5h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 90 | 69° | 86° | 60° | 1 | 5 | 13.5h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 76 | 68° | 84° | 58° | 7 | 26 | 12.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 47 | 65° | 78° | 53° | 19 | 74 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| November | 28 | 59° | 70° | 46° | 23 | 91 | 9.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 30 | 55° | 64° | 41° | 19 | 76 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Sintra (March, April, May) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 48°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Summer
- Score
- 90/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Sintra (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 59°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 90/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 93/100.
Fall
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Sintra (September, October, November) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 52°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Winter
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Sintra (December, January, February) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 41°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 43/100.
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