When to visit Aveiro without the crowds
Aveiro (Portugal) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The first week of September.
Tip
Costa Nova beaches are 15 minutes away; in June the water is cold and uncrowded.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 14 °C (58 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 16 °C (60 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | School holidays: Easter holidays, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | Freedom Day |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (69 °F) | Labour Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 22 °C (72 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays, National Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (76 °F) | Ria festival (July–August), School holidays: Summer holidays |
| August | 5/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays, Assumption Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (74 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (70 °F) | Republic Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (59 °F) | School holidays: Christmas holidays, Restoration of Independence, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, Centro region, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Aveiro without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February and November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 17 °C (63 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When is Aveiro most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The first week of September.
What is the weather like in Aveiro?
Average highs range from 14 °C (58 °F) in January to 25 °C (77 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Aveiro?
The main ones: Ria festival (July–August) (July).
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