Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal? If you're planning to go to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Based on the climate and weather in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal by month

January

If you are traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in January, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat

February

February in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro can be brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Jacket or coat
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans

March

Traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in March, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Dresses
Socks
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

April

If you visit Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro during April, you are likely to find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Socks

May

May in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Dresses
Standard footwear

June

Traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sandals

July

If you are traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sandals
Shorts
Rain coat

August

If you are traveling to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Shorts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion

September

If you go to Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Skirts
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella

October

October here is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Socks
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts

November

November in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Socks
Long skirts

December

December in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

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