Braga, Portugal
Mar
Mar is a village in Braga, Portugal, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,182 (2011). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population1,182
Local time16:58
41.58° N, 8.79° WElevation 19 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month192mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:55 · 18:4510 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
182 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
28 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Mar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct18°9°0.6 mm
Fri23 Oct19°12°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct18°8°
Sun25 Oct19°12°
Mon26 Oct19°10°
Tue27 Oct19°12°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct19°9°
Thu29 Oct24°11°
Fri30 Oct23°15°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°19.5 mm
When to go to Mar
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 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 83 | 84 | 80 | 83 | 65 | 56 | 44 |
| High | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 15° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 182 | 138 | 122 | 134 | 107 | 54 | 28 | 37 | 91 | 192 | 202 | 233 |
| 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 Mar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mar
2.3 km
Anta da Portelagem e Mamoas do Rápido
1.7 km
Abelheira windmills0.5 km
Menir de São Bartolomeu do Mar
13 km
Ponte EiffelBuilt 1878
13 km
Igreja matriz de Viana do Castelo
13 km
Coliseu de Viana do CasteloBuilt 2013
Museum13 km
Museu da Fábrica do ChocolateBuilt 2014
Museum13 km
Museu do Traje de Viana do CasteloOutdoors around Mar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kook ProofSurf spots
0.9 kmMiradouro da Foz do CávadoViewpoints
0.9 kmQuinta da Barca Golf ClubGolf courses
1.4 kmTorre de Observação Panorâmica de BelinhoViewpoints
1.6 kmORBITUR Viana do CasteloCamp sites
1.8 kmRecinto da Feira Medieval de Castelo do NeivaTheme parks
2 kmAmigos do MarDive site
13 kmNature around Mar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Portugal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mar
Earthquakes around Mar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Mar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lugar de Cima0.3 kmOuteiro0.8 kmRio de Moinhos0.8 kmBelinho1.5 kmFeital2.1 kmMarinhas2.1 kmCepães2.5 kmSanto Amaro2.5 kmSobreiro2.6 kmPinhote2.7 kmSão Paio de Cima3.1 kmOuteiro3.2 kmAntas3.3 kmAzevedo3.4 kmVila Chã3.5 kmEstrada3.5 kmRio3.6 kmMonte4 kmSusão4.4 kmGoios4.6 kmFrossos4.7 kmEsposende4.7 kmFreiria4.9 kmPalmeira de Faro4.9 kmForjães5 kmCurvos5.1 kmVilar5.2 kmAldeia5.6 kmBoucinho5.6 kmSanta5.9 kmTerroso6 kmMonte Branco6.2 kmEira de Ana6.3 kmFonte6.4 kmMadorra6.6 kmGandra6.6 kmOfir6.8 kmDescampado7 kmLugar da Igreja Paço7 kmRamalhão7.4 kmBarca do Lago7.5 kmSantães7.8 kmGemezes7.9 kmPedreiras8.2 kmAlapela8.6 kmAldeia8.8 kmFonte Boa9 kmCedo Bem9 kmCruz9.4 kmMatelinho9.8 kmAgra9.9 kmParedes9.9 kmBoza10 kmAreia10 kmRio Tinto10 kmApúlia11 kmCapela11 kmIgreja11 kmSanta Marinha11 kmCriaz13 km
Mar from above
Around Mar36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Neiva riverNature4.1 kmEste RiverNature24 kmLagoa da PedreiraNature21 kmLima RiverNature12 kmAlto RiverNature12 kmPraia de OfirNature6.7 kmApulia beachNature11 kmCavalos de FãoNature5.9 kmSerra de Santa LuziaMountain21 kmMonte de Santa TregaMountain35 kmAlto do CavaloMountain33 kmAmigos do MarDive site13 kmAnta da Portelagem e Mamoas do RápidoMonument2.3 kmAbelheira windmillsMonument1.7 kmMenir de São Bartolomeu do MarMonument0.5 kmPonte EiffelMonument13 kmIgreja matriz de Viana do CasteloMonument13 kmColiseu de Viana do CasteloMonument13 kmSanta Luzia SanctuaryMonument14 kmElevador de Santa LuziaMonument14 kmMuseu da Fábrica do ChocolateMuseum13 kmMuseu do Traje de Viana do CasteloMuseum13 kmEstação de Socorros a Náufragos de EsposendeMuseum5.1 kmMuseu do SargaçoMuseum11 kmCasa dos NichosMuseum13 kmBarroselasStation11 kmDarqueStation11 kmTamelStation13 kmPraia do CabedeloFerry port12 kmViana do CasteloFerry port13 kmDarquePlace12 kmAreosaPlace17 kmAguçadouraPlace16 kmApúliaPlace11 kmPóvoa de VarzimPlace22 kmRatesPlace19 km
Getting to Mar
Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPO
38 kmVigo AirportVGO
74 kmVila Real AirportVRL
95 kmBarroselasRailway station
11 kmDarqueRailway station
11 kmTamelRailway station
13 kmPraia do CabedeloViana do Castelo
12 kmViana do CasteloPraia do Cabedelo
13 kmPlaces near Mar
Places with a climate like Mar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mar.
What is the hottest month in Mar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mar?
January is the wettest month with about 182 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mar?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.