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Sé de Portalegre

Church

The cathedral in Portalegre, noted for its historic architecture; visitors come to view the interior and study local ecclesiastical history.

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Sé de Portalegre essentials

Address: Sé de Portalegre, Largo da Sé, 7300-572 Portalegre, Portugal
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When to Go

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.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Warmer days and fewer tourists; flowers and light make the town pleasant for wandering.
Summer
June-August · 20-34°C (68-93°F)
Hot afternoons; mornings are best for exploring the hilltop streets.
Autumn
September-November · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Soft light and harvest-season activity; comfortable temperatures for walking.

Weather & Climate near Sé de Portalegre

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 5° - 12° 7° 94 mm partly cloudy 88% 3.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
February Good 6° - 14° 8° 76 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.6h
March Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 66 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 61 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.5 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 54 mm some cloud 68% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 14.2h
June Ideal 14° - 27° 21° 26 mm mostly sunny 56% 3.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
July Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 5 mm clear 44% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.5h
August Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 7 mm clear 42% 3.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.5h
September Ideal 16° - 27° 21° 33 mm mostly sunny 50% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 21° 16° 75 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Very Good 8° - 16° 12° 92 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
December Acceptable 6° - 13° 8° 100 mm partly cloudy 88% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
Getting There & Around

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.