Sintra

City · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Population 385,606

Area 27 km²

Time zone Europe/Lisbon

Official website cm-sintra.pt

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Sintra's Fairytale Essentials

Sintra features a concentrated collection of 19th-century Romantic architecture and mystical landscapes. This list highlights the UNESCO-listed Monserrate Palace with its Moorish Revival influence and the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira estate, known for its initiation wells and secret tunnels. Beyond the major palaces, the selection includes natural landmarks like the Cascata dos Pisões waterfall, the high-altitude Cruz Alta peak, and historic urban features such as the Manueline-style Sintra Town Hall and the Chafariz do Paço Real fountain.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 6°–16°
10° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 7°–17°
10° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 8°–19°
11° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–20°
12° at night
10 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–22°
14° at night
6 rainy days
21 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 14°–23°
16° at night
3 rainy days
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 16°–24°
17° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 16°–24°
17° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 15°–24°
17° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 13°–23°
15° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–19°
13° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 7°–17°
11° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 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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