Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Darque
Darque is a small town in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8,002 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population8,002
Local time15:32
41.68° N, 8.80° WElevation 91 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month212mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Darque at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:55 · 18:4510 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:49Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
198 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
33 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Darque
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 72%
Today22 Oct19°8°1.2 mm
Fri23 Oct19°11°6.3 mm
Sat24 Oct20°8°
Sun25 Oct20°12°
Mon26 Oct22°11°
Tue27 Oct20°12°9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°10°
Thu29 Oct26°11°
Fri30 Oct24°16°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°23.5 mm
When to go to Darque
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 42 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 83 | 85 | 80 | 83 | 65 | 56 | 44 |
| High | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 198 | 152 | 136 | 146 | 118 | 61 | 33 | 42 | 103 | 212 | 222 | 256 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° |
What's on in Darque
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Darque
1.7 km
Ponte EiffelBuilt 1878
2.4 km
Igreja matriz de Viana do Castelo
2.3 km
Coliseu de Viana do CasteloBuilt 2013
2.8 km
Elevador de Santa LuziaBuilt 1923
2.5 km
Paços Municipais de Viana do Castelo
2.2 km
Coutinho BuildingBuilt 1975
Museum2.2 km
Museu da Fábrica do ChocolateBuilt 2014
Museum2.4 km
Museu do Traje de Viana do CasteloOutdoors around Darque
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Cruz do Poço NegroViewpoints · 150 m
1.1 kmXlife Surf SchoolSurf spots
1.5 kmTorre de Observação Panorâmica de BelinhoViewpoints
1.6 kmCentro de Alto Rendimento de Surf de Viana do CasteloSurf spots
1.7 kmORBITUR Viana do CasteloCamp sites
1.8 kmCamping Sereia da GelfaCamp sites
1.9 kmAmigos do MarDive site
3.6 kmNature around Darque
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Portugal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Darque
Earthquakes around Darque
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Darque
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Areia0.2 kmCais Novo0.9 kmPenedos1.4 kmPadela1.5 kmIgreja1.7 kmSão João1.7 kmValada1.8 kmBouças1.8 kmAnha2.2 kmMonte2.2 kmNossa Senhora da Ajuda2.3 kmUrsulinas2.7 kmViana do Castelo2.8 kmMeadela2.8 kmConchada3 kmMazarefes3.1 kmSaborido3.2 kmJunqueira3.2 kmCalvário3.3 kmAbelheira3.3 kmMedonha3.3 kmTalhareses3.5 kmFonte Grossa3.5 kmRegadia3.5 kmPortela3.6 kmPortuzelo3.8 kmCova3.9 kmPonte Seca4 kmAtranco4 kmSabariz4.1 kmMontanha de Santa Luzia4.1 kmMonte do Sul4.1 kmVila Fria4.1 kmSanta Martinha4.2 kmRua Cega4.2 kmPetigueiras4.3 kmCosta4.4 kmPovoença4.5 kmRomé4.5 kmAmorosa4.5 kmRibeira4.6 kmPortela4.7 kmSão Gil4.8 kmVila Meã4.9 kmPerre4.9 kmNeiva5.2 kmVieito5.3 kmLugar do Meio5.4 kmMarcões5.4 kmValverde5.4 kmSerreleis5.5 kmFreixo5.5 kmAreia5.5 kmSouto do Monte5.6 kmMilhões5.6 kmSamonde5.7 kmVila Franca5.7 kmMadorra5.7 kmMonte5.7 kmSão Mamede5.8 kmPortelas5.8 kmPisco5.8 kmConceição5.8 kmCastelo do Neiva6 kmAreosa6 kmPedra Alta6 kmCortegaça6.1 kmMonção6.1 kmPadrão6.2 kmRocha6.2 kmViso6.2 kmSantiago6.2 kmCardielos6.2 kmSendim de Baixo6.3 kmVila de Punhe6.3 kmSantana6.3 kmSendim de Cima6.4 kmPauso6.5 kmAlém do Rio6.5 kmMeiriçô6.5 km
Darque from above
Around Darque37 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lima RiverNature2.8 kmNeiva riverNature7.8 kmMinho RiverNature21 kmCoura riverNature22 kmAlto RiverNature24 kmPaçô beachNature11 kmPraia de CarreçoNature9.1 kmInsua, A GuardaNature21 kmSerra PequenaMountain37 kmSerra de Santa LuziaMountain8.9 kmMonte de Santa TregaMountain24 kmAlto do CavaloMountain26 kmAmigos do MarDive site3.6 kmPonte EiffelMonument1.7 kmIgreja matriz de Viana do CasteloMonument2.4 kmColiseu de Viana do CasteloMonument2.3 kmElevador de Santa LuziaMonument2.8 kmPaços Municipais de Viana do CasteloMonument2.5 kmCoutinho BuildingMonument2.2 kmCasa da PraçaMonument2.4 kmViana do Castelo train stationMonument2.8 kmMuseu da Fábrica do ChocolateMuseum2.2 kmMuseu do Traje de Viana do CasteloMuseum2.4 kmCasa dos NichosMuseum2.3 kmMuseu de Artes Decorativas de Viana do CasteloMuseum2.7 kmGeraz do Lima Carriage MuseumMuseum12 kmAreia - DarqueStation0.4 kmDarqueStation1.8 kmViana do CasteloStation2.8 kmViana do CasteloFerry port2.3 kmPraia do CabedeloFerry port2.4 kmAreosaPlace6.0 kmVila Praia de ÂncoraPlace15 kmApúliaPlace22 kmForjãesPlace9.8 kmBarcelosPlace23 kmCarvalhalPlace24 km
Getting to Darque
Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPO
49 kmVigo AirportVGO
63 kmVila Real AirportVRL
101 kmAreia - DarqueRailway station
0.4 kmDarqueRailway station
1.8 kmViana do CasteloRailway station
2.8 kmViana do CasteloPraia do Cabedelo
2.3 kmPraia do CabedeloViana do Castelo
2.4 kmPlaces near Darque
Places with a climate like Darque
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Darque?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Darque.
What is the hottest month in Darque?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Darque?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Darque?
January is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Darque?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.