Serra da Coroa
Mountain Portuguese mountain ridge in Bragança district
How to Get to Serra da Coroa #
The Buçaco Forest and Palace lie near Luso, accessible by road from Coimbra (roughly a 30-minute drive). There are also local bus services from Coimbra and nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Serra da Coroa #
- Check opening times for forested monuments and chapels in the Buçaco woods-some have seasonal hours.
- Walk the Buçaco forest trails early to avoid the heat and to see peacocks that sometimes roam the paths.
- Explore the palace gardens in the late afternoon for soft light on tile work and statues.
Best Time to Visit Serra da Coroa #
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to explore the Buçaco forest and palace gardens for mild weather and agreeable trail conditions.
Weather & Climate near Serra da Coroa #
Serra da Coroa's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1096 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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