Sé de Portalegre
Church Medieval cathedral in Portalegre, notable Gothic elements
The cathedral in Portalegre, noted for its historic architecture; visitors come to view the interior and study local ecclesiastical history.
How to Get to Sé de Portalegre #
The Sé sits in Portalegre’s old town, a short walk uphill from Praça da República. Portalegre is about 120 km east of Lisbon-drive via the A6 and N114, or take a regional bus from Lisbon’s Sete Rios terminal. The town is compact and best explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Sé de Portalegre #
- Check mass times if interested in seeing the cathedral interior during a service-some old chapels close their doors during liturgy.
- Portalegre's old town is compact; combine a visit to the Sé with a walk along the Praça da República and the 16th-century town walls.
- Wear modest clothing when entering active church spaces.
Best Time to Visit Sé de Portalegre #
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of pleasant weather and quieter streets; summer is hot but lively.
Weather & Climate near Sé de Portalegre #
Sé de Portalegre's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (689 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
