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Guimarães
Portugal
In northwestern Portugal in the Minho region, Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal with a medieval castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. The UNESCO old town bears the inscription 'Here Portugal was born'.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 29°C with 13h of sunshine per day.
Insider tip: March, November — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.
Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
13°Jan
15°Feb
15°Mar
19°Apr
22°May
24°Jun
28°Jul
29°Aug
23°Sep
21°Oct
16°Nov
13°Dec
Sunshine hours
6hJan
8hFeb
7hMar
10hApr
11hMay
11hJun
13hJul
12hAug
10hSep
6hOct
6hNov
5hDec
Rain days
10dJan
7dFeb
16dMar
10dApr
12dMay
12dJun
5dJul
1dAug
11dSep
18dOct
16dNov
14dDec
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Guimarães as a Vacation Destination
Guimarães is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 29°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.
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Price level
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Local languages
PT