Portugal is an excellent choice of destination for your next family holiday. Charming white-washed villages with stunning mountainous backdrops and sparkling turquoise waters await you at this most westerly holiday spot in mainland Europe. Whichever part of Portugal you decide to stay in will give you easy access to golden sandy beaches, towns bursting with life and tradition and endless opportunities to immerse the whole family into the delights of Portuguese culture.
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters.
If you enjoy hot perfect sunny days the best time to visit Portugal is between June and August. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 22 C. The coolest month of the year is February with an average daily maximum of 16 C and an average low of 10 C.