When to visit Coimbra without the crowds
Coimbra (Portugal) is calmest in January, February, March, April, 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
Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The first week of June, after Queima das Fitas.
Tip
The Joanina Library admits groups every 20 minutes: buy your slot on arrival.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 15 °C (58 °F)9 rainy days | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F)7 rainy days | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F)11 rainy days | School holidays: Easter holidays, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F)10 rainy days | Freedom Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (73 °F)6 rainy days | Queima das Fitas student festival (May), Labour Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F)4 rainy days | School holidays: Summer holidays, National Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F)1 rainy day | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| August | 5/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F)1 rainy day | School holidays: Summer holidays, Assumption Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (80 °F)5 rainy days | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (74 °F)10 rainy days | Republic Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F)12 rainy days | All Saints Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 15 °C (60 °F)11 rainy days | 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 Coimbra without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 17 °C (63 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Coimbra most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The first week of June, after Queima das Fitas.
What is the weather like in Coimbra?
Average highs range from 15 °C (58 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in November (about 12 days) and least in July (1).
What festivals are there in Coimbra?
The main ones: Queima das Fitas student festival (May) (May).
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