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Tomar

Town · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Population 40,677
Area 79 km²
Time zone Europe/Lisbon
Tomar

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Tomar's Essential Heritage

Tomar’s historical center preserves centuries of religious and civic architecture, spanning from Roman foundations to the legacy of the Knights Templar. This list highlights key sites including the 15th-century Synagogue of Tomar, the Manueline-style Church of St. John the Baptist, and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the former pantheon of the Templar Masters. Visitors can explore the city’s Roman roots at the forum, visit the monument to city founder Gualdim Pais, or see the traditional wooden waterwheel in Mouchão Park.

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Tomar Heritage Sites

Tomar’s heritage spans from Roman foundations to the era of the Knights Templar. This collection features the 15th-century Manueline Church of Saint John the Baptist and the medieval Synagogue of Tomar, one of the best-preserved in Portugal. The list includes the Roman Forum ruins of ancient Sellium, the industrial dam of the city's historic spinning factory, and the monumental staircase of Nossa Senhora da Piedade. These sites highlight the architectural evolution of Tomar, from its Templar origins to its 19th-century industrial development.

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Historic Religious Sites

Tomar’s religious landscape reflects its history as a center of diverse faiths and the headquarters of the Knights Templar. This collection includes the 15th-century Church of Saint John the Baptist, commissioned by King Manuel I, and the Synagogue of Tomar, one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval Jewish houses of worship. The Church of Santa Maria do Olival served as a Templar funerary site, while the hilltop Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade provides views across the historic center.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–21°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 8° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 10° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–33°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 11°–37°
  • 15° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 33° (feels like 32°) · extremes 13°–40°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 14°–40°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–37°
  • 16° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · 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

Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacut
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Church of St. John the Baptist
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Synagogue of Tomar

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