Best time to visit Évora
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Évora (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Évora's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6–14 | 12 | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 71% | 16 | 169 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 8–17 | 15 | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 65% | 16 | 170 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 9–18 | 16 | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 59% | 18 | 209 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 11–21 | 19 | 9 | 119 | 13.2 | 54% | 18 | 240 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 13–25 | 24 | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 45% | 19 | 277 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 15–28 | 27 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 43% | 19 | 290 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 18–34 | 33 | 0 | 3 | — | 32% | 20 | 316 | 9 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 18–33 | 33 | 0 | 3 | — | 35% | 20 | 294 | 9 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 16–28 | 27 | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 47% | 18 | 238 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Oct | 14–24 | 23 | 9 | 125 | 13.9 | 56% | 18 | 196 | 4 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 10–18 | 17 | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 70% | 16 | 166 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 8–15 | 13 | 9 | 119 | 13.2 | 76% | 17 | 155 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
UV Index in Évora by Month
UV index in Évora peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in January. July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1013–25°C (feels 24°C) · 5 rain days (50h) · 277 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
9/1015–28°C · 5 rain days (63h) · 290 sun hours · 43% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
September
9/1016–28°C · 7 rain days (72h) · 238 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
7/106–14°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (99h) · 169 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 7 rain days (80h) · 170 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
8/109–18°C (feels 16°C) · 8 rain days (114h) · 209 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
8/1011–21°C (feels 19°C) · 9 rain days (119h) · 240 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
5/1018–34°C · 0 rain days (3h) · 316 sun hours · 32% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
5/1018–33°C · 0 rain days (3h) · 294 sun hours · 35% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
8/1014–24°C · 9 rain days (125h) · 196 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
November
7/1010–18°C (feels 17°C) · 9 rain days (100h) · 166 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
6/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 9 rain days (119h) · 155 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Évora
When is the best time to visit Évora?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Évora?
July is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 18–34°C (0 rainy days).
Is Évora too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Évora?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Évora have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Évora by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Évora in July?
July is the peak UV month in Évora, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Évora on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.