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Evora

Town · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Population 53,577
Area 13 km²
Time zone Europe/Lisbon
Official website www.cm-evora.pt
Evora

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Évora's Absolute Essentials

Évora’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases layers of history from Roman ruins to Renaissance architecture. This collection features the 1st-century Roman Temple and the 16th-century University of Évora, the country's second oldest. Architectural highlights include the massive medieval Cathedral, the Manueline-style Royal Palace, and the Church of St. Francis, home to the famous Chapel of Bones. Central Giraldo Square and the Renaissance-era Fonte da Porta de Moura anchor the city's urban layout, while the Roman Baths offer a glimpse into ancient settlement life.

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Historic Monuments of Évora

Évora’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a dense concentration of monuments spanning over two millennia. This selection includes the 1st-century Roman Temple, the massive 16th-century Aqueduto da Água de Prata, and the medieval Cathedral of Évora, the largest of its kind in Portugal. The list also highlights Roman thermal baths discovered within the City Hall, defensive fortifications like the Fort of Santo António da Piedade, and ancient gates that once protected the Alentejo capital.

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Évora's Sacred Sites

Évora's religious landscape spans centuries, beginning with the 1st-century Roman Temple dedicated to the imperial cult. The city’s Christian heritage is anchored by the 12th-century Cathedral, the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, and the Church of St. Francis, home to the 16th-century Chapel of Bones. The collection includes the Carthusian monastery of Scala Coeli, Manueline-style chapels, and churches adorned with intricate 18th-century azulejo tilework, reflecting the city's deep spiritual and architectural history.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–18°
  • 4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–20°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–33°
  • 11° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 10°–38°
  • 14° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 32°) · extremes 12°–40°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 32°) · extremes 12°–40°
  • 16° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–36°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–32°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–18°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+351
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Tours & Activities

Roman Temple of Évora
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Cathedral of Évora
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Igreja de São Francisco

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