When to visit Évora without the crowds
Évora (Portugal) is calmest in January, February, March, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar–May & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of October.
Tip
July and August top 35 °C: see the Bone Chapel at opening.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | School holidays: Easter holidays, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (69 °F) | Freedom Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (76 °F) | Labour Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | St John's Fair (late June), School holidays: Summer holidays, National Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 33 °C (91 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| August | 5/5 · busy ⚠ | 33 °C (92 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays, Assumption Day |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | School holidays: Summer holidays |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 24 °C (76 °F) | Republic Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 18 °C (64 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 15 °C (59 °F) | School holidays: Christmas holidays, Restoration of Independence, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Intense heat in the Alentejo (Jul–Aug): over 35 °C in heatwaves.
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, Alentejo, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Évora without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 18 °C (64 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, October, November and December.
When is Évora most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The second half of October.
What is the weather like in Évora?
Average highs range from 14 °C (57 °F) in January to 33 °C (92 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Évora?
Intense heat in the Alentejo (Jul–Aug): over 35 °C in heatwaves.
What festivals are there in Évora?
The main ones: St John's Fair (late June) (June).
More places in Portugal
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- Coimbra calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
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- Aveiro calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
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