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In central Portugal on the Mondego river, Coimbra houses one of Europe's oldest universities with a stunning baroque library. The student atmosphere and Coimbra-style Fado give the city a special charm.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: February, March, November — a pleasant 18°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 16°C.

Max. temperature
15°
Jan
17°
Feb
18°
Mar
21°
Apr
24°
May
26°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
18°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
7d
Feb
15d
Mar
9d
Apr
10d
May
11d
Jun
1d
Jul
0d
Aug
10d
Sep
17d
Oct
14d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Coimbra as a Vacation Destination

Coimbra is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
PT