Lisbon, Portugal
Meca
Meca is a village in Lisbon, Portugal, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,617 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,617
Local time21:55
39.08° N, 9.03° WElevation 110 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
Postal codes2580-181, 2580-599October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Meca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 17:3910 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous72% · Moonrise 22:30Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
106 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
5 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Meca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 66%
Today30 Oct27°18°
Sat31 Oct27°13°
Sun1 Nov26°12°
Mon2 Nov25°12°
Tue3 Nov22°9°
Wed4 Nov20°9°
Thu5 Nov18°8°
Fri6 Nov18°9°
Sat7 Nov17°9°
Sun8 Nov16°12°34.5 mm
When to go to Meca
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 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 76 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 74 | 76 | 73 | 68 | 56 |
| High | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
| Low | 7° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 66 | 51 | 66 | 48 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 90 | 106 | 107 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
What's on in Meca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Meca
0.1 km
Igreja de Santa Quitéria
15 km
Fort of AlqueidãoBuilt 1809
15 km
Centro de Apoio Social de RunaBuilt 182713 km
Igreja de São Quintino
3.6 km
Castle of AlenquerBuilt 1160
15 km
Vila Franca de Xira Railway StationMuseum3.6 km
Museu de Damião de Góis e das Vítimas da InquisiçãoBuilt 2017
Museum15 km
Museu do Neo-RealismoBuilt 2001Outdoors around Meca
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sóis Montejunto Eco LodgeCamp sites
1.5 kmAlenquer Rustic CampingCamp sites
1.7 kmMontejunto NovoClimbing
2.4 kmMiradouro da ChãViewpoints
2.7 kmMiradouro da Cruz Salvé RainhaViewpoints
3.3 kmMontejunto VelhoClimbing
4.1 kmNature around Meca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Portugal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Meca
Earthquakes around Meca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Peniche 101 km ←1982 · 139 km
5.0Sines 56 km ←2024 · 125 km
Towns and villages around Meca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Catém0.5 kmSão Brás0.7 kmFindal1.1 kmEspiçandeira1.3 kmCanados1.3 kmPorto1.7 kmAlvarrões1.9 kmCasal Novo2 kmBugarreos2.1 kmMata2.2 kmPenafirme2.4 kmCassoaria2.5 kmPancas2.7 kmAzedia3.1 kmMontargil3.1 kmSilveira do Pinto3.2 kmOlhalvo3.3 kmSilveira da Machoa3.4 kmQuinta do Bravo, Alenquer3.5 kmCasa do Pedrulho3.5 kmCheganças3.7 kmBairro3.7 kmPucariça3.8 kmAlenquer3.9 kmCasais das Sarraipas3.9 kmRegueirinha4.1 kmMassorvia4.2 kmTojal4.2 kmQuinta do Casal do Vale4.6 kmSanta Catarina4.6 kmPedrogão4.6 kmAntas4.7 kmCanhestro4.7 kmPipa4.9 kmMato4.9 kmParedes4.9 kmOta5 kmCamarnal5.1 kmEstribeiro5.2 kmSanto Antônio5.2 kmAldeia Gavinha5.2 kmLabrugeira5.4 kmQuinta do Amaral5.4 kmPaços5.4 kmGavinheira5.5 kmCarnota5.5 kmAtouguia5.6 kmQuinta dos Plátanos5.6 kmRibafria5.7 kmSopo6.1 kmAldeia6.2 kmPenuzinhos6.2 kmFreixial do Meio6.2 kmCortegana6.3 kmSenhora da Graça6.4 kmAtalaia6.4 kmRefugidos6.4 kmPalaios6.5 kmVentosa6.6 kmAldeia Galega da Merceana6.7 kmMerceana6.8 kmQuinta das Marés6.8 kmCabanas do Chão6.8 kmFreixial de Cima7 kmAbrigada7.1 kmEiras7.2 kmPenedos de Alenquer7.2 kmGataria7.3 kmQuinta da Boa Vista7.3 kmQuinta das Pressas7.3 kmBom Visinho7.4 kmPenafirme7.6 kmEiras7.8 kmPaul7.8 kmPereiro da Palhacana7.9 kmSoeiro Cunhado7.9 kmCasarão do Archino8 kmCalçada8 kmCarregado8.2 kmArneiros8.2 km
Meca from above
Around Meca27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cave of Pedra FuradaNature14 kmGruta artificial da época calcolítica, aberta em argila compacta, existente no lugar de ErmejeiraNature15 kmMouchão do Malagueiro GrandeNature18 kmPraia Fluvial da Casa BrancaNature18 kmMouchão do Lombo do TejoNature24 kmMouchão da Casa BrancaNature19 kmMouchão do Malagueiro PequenoNature19 kmPicoto da TeixugueiraMountain12 kmIgreja de Santa QuitériaMonument0.1 kmFort of AlqueidãoMonument15 kmCentro de Apoio Social de RunaMonument15 kmIgreja de São QuintinoMonument13 kmCastle of AlenquerMonument3.6 kmVila Franca de Xira Railway StationMonument15 kmFort of CegoMonument13 kmFort of CarvalhaMonument13 kmMuseu de Damião de Góis e das Vítimas da InquisiçãoMuseum3.6 kmMuseu do Neo-RealismoMuseum15 kmCastanheira do RibatejoStation12 kmDois PortosStation14 kmAzambujaStation15 kmVialongaPlace24 kmSobral de Monte AgraçoPlace12 kmA dos CunhadosPlace24 kmBucelasPlace21 kmMoita dos FerreirosPlace25 kmOlhalvoPlace3.3 km
Postal codes
2580-1812580-599
Getting to Meca
Lisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLIS
35 kmCascais AirportCAT
48 kmBadajoz AirportBJZ
193 kmCastanheira do RibatejoRailway station
12 kmDois PortosRailway station
14 kmAzambujaRailway station
15 kmPlaces near Meca
Places with a climate like Meca
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Meca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Meca.
What is the hottest month in Meca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Meca?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Meca?
November is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Meca?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Meca?
Meca has 2 postal codes: 2580-181, 2580-599.