What to pack for Porto

Month-by-month weather, dress code, and packing essentials for Porto, Portugal.

June: 14–23°C. Dress: Casual, but bring a layer — the Atlantic breeze off the Douro cools the evenings fast.. Pack: Light rain shell, An evening layer for the riverside, Shoes that handle cobbles, Sunglasses.
July: 15–25°C. Dress: Summer clothes work all day. Porto's driest month — the one where an outdoor evening needs no backup plan.. Pack: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Breathable layers, A light jacket for the coast at Foz, Swimwear.
September: 14–24°C. Dress: Warm afternoons, cool damp evenings. The first real rain of autumn usually lands this month.. Pack: Packable rain jacket, A light knit for after dark, Walking shoes with grip, Compact umbrella.
October: 12–21°C. Dress: Rain on roughly one day in three, and cobbles that stay wet all day. Waterproof shoes matter more than a warm coat.. Pack: Waterproof jacket with a hood, Shoes with grip that can get wet, A warm mid-layer, Compact umbrella, A dry bag or waterproof pouch for your phone.