Alcobaça, Portugal: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Alcobaça, Portugal? If you're planning to go to Alcobaça, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Alcobaça, Portugal

Based on the climate and weather in Alcobaça, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Alcobaça, Portugal

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Alcobaça, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Alcobaça, Portugal by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

Traveling to Alcobaça in January, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

Traveling to Alcobaça in February, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Alcobaça during April, you may find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you vacation in Alcobaça during May, you may find that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you are traveling to Alcobaça in June, you will notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Alcobaça in July, you will notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Alcobaça in August, you will notice that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Alcobaça in September, you will notice that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Alcobaça in October, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November is cool. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you vacation in Alcobaça during December, you will probably notice that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Alcobaça Monastery, take the following:

If you go to the Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Alcobaça, Portugal

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Alcobaça.

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