Leixoes is a port city located in the northern part of Portugal, in the district of Porto. It is situated in the estuary of the Douro River, just south of the city of Porto. Leixoes has been an important port city since the 18th century, when it was used to export the famous Port wine from the region.
The city of Leixoes is a popular tourist destination, due to its beautiful beaches, excellent seafood restaurants, and its rich cultural heritage. The city is home to the famous Estadio do Dragao, the home stadium of FC Porto, one of the most successful football clubs in Portugal.
Leixoes is also home to a number of historical monuments, such as the Fort of Leixoes, built in the 18th century to protect the port from foreign invasions. The city also boasts a number of museums, including the Museu de Arte Contemporanea and the Museu de Arqueologia, which showcase the city’s rich history and culture.
The city’s location near the Douro River makes it a great place for water sports and activities. The city’s beaches are popular for swimming and sunbathing, while the nearby Douro River is ideal for kayaking, sailing, and fishing.
Leixoes is also a great place to experience the local culture, with a number of traditional festivals taking place throughout the year. The city also has a vibrant nightlife, with a number of bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Leixoes has a long and rich history, which dates back to the Roman era. The city was an important trading port for the Romans, and was later used by the Visigoths and the Moors. In the 19th century, the city was an important centre for the Portuguese wine industry. It was also a major port for the Portuguese navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Leixoes / Porto has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Spring (March-May): Spring in Leixoes / Porto is usually mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C (50-68°F). Rain is common during this time of year, but it usually passes quickly. Summer (June-August): Summers in Leixoes / Porto are warm and dry, with temperatures ranging from 20-30°C (68-86°F). Rain is less common during this season, but it can still occur. Autumn (September-November): Autumn in Leixoes / Porto is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C (50-68°F). Rain is common during this season, but it usually passes quickly. Winter (December-February): Winters in Leixoes / Porto are mild and wet, with temperatures ranging from 5-15°C (41-59°F). Rain is common during this season, and snow is not unheard of, but it is rare.
Our weather forecast for Leixoes helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 19th 2024 Apr. 19th 2024 | max: 21.4 °C min: 16.5 °C |
22.3 m/s 40.0 m/s |
53.2 % 24.0 m |
52.1 % 1,016 hPa |
06:48:42 20:19:35 |
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Apr. 20th 2024 Apr. 20th 2024 | max: 21.4 °C min: 14 °C |
19.4 m/s 36.7 m/s |
35.8 % 24.1 m |
66.4 % 1,016 hPa |
06:47:13 20:20:39 |
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Apr. 21st 2024 Apr. 21st 2024 | max: 20.6 °C min: 14.9 °C |
13.0 m/s 25.6 m/s |
12.4 % 24.1 m |
60.5 % 1,015 hPa |
06:45:44 20:21:44 |
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Apr. 22nd 2024 Apr. 22nd 2024 | max: 18.1 °C min: 14.2 °C |
17.6 m/s 21.2 m/s |
41.3 % 24.1 m |
70.1 % 1,014 hPa |
06:44:17 20:22:48 |
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Apr. 23rd 2024 Apr. 23rd 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 10.9 °C |
38.2 m/s 48.2 m/s |
2.4 % 24.1 m |
47.4 % 1,016 hPa |
06:42:50 20:23:52 |
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Apr. 24th 2024 Apr. 24th 2024 | max: 14.0 °C min: 8.6 °C |
45.0 m/s 49.7 m/s |
3.0 % 24.1 m |
59.0 % 1,021 hPa |
06:41:25 20:24:56 |
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Apr. 25th 2024 Apr. 25th 2024 | max: 13.9 °C min: 9.1 °C |
42.5 m/s 45.4 m/s |
45.8 % 24.1 m |
67.5 % 1,016 hPa |
06:40:00 20:26:00 |
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Apr. 26th 2024 Apr. 26th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 8.8 °C |
44.3 m/s 43.6 m/s |
2.3 % 24.1 m |
64.0 % 1,012 hPa |
06:38:37 20:27:04 |
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Apr. 27th 2024 Apr. 27th 2024 | max: 16.2 °C min: 9.6 °C |
46.4 m/s 51.1 m/s |
18.9 % 24.1 m |
61.2 % 1,015 hPa |
06:37:14 20:28:08 |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 14.1 °C min: 10.2 °C |
40.7 m/s 50.4 m/s |
52.1 % 24.1 m |
69.4 % 1,019 hPa |
06:35:53 20:29:12 |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 15.1 °C min: 12.1 °C |
42.1 m/s 50.0 m/s |
8.5 % 24.1 m |
84.2 % 1,025 hPa |
06:34:33 20:30:16 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 16.1 °C min: 13.2 °C |
34.2 m/s 48.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
76.1 % 1,027 hPa |
06:33:14 20:31:19 |
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May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 16.1 °C min: 14.7 °C |
29.5 m/s 41.8 m/s |
11.3 % 24.1 m |
80.5 % 1,025 hPa |
06:31:56 20:32:23 |
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May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 15.4 °C min: 13.4 °C |
26.3 m/s 36.4 m/s |
28.4 % 24.1 m |
79.4 % 1,024 hPa |
06:30:39 20:33:26 |
Would you like to travel to Leixoes on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Leixoes.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Apr. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Equinox | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 27th 2024 Saturday, 27th of Apr. 2024 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Apr. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 2nd 2024 Thursday, 2nd of May 2024 | Silver Dawn | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2024 Friday, 3rd of May 2024 | Silver Dawn | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 8th 2024 Wednesday, 8th of May 2024 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 9th 2024 Thursday, 9th of May 2024 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 10th 2024 Friday, 10th of May 2024 | MS Sirena | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Mein Schiff 1 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Norwegian Pearl | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 15th 2024 Wednesday, 15th of May 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 16th 2024 Thursday, 16th of May 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
May 17th 2024 Friday, 17th of May 2024 | Celebrity Equinox | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 20th 2024 Monday, 20th of May 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
May 20th 2024 Monday, 20th of May 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 09:00 am | 07:30 pm | |
May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 24th 2024 Friday, 24th of May 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 27th 2024 Monday, 27th of May 2024 | HANSEATIC nature | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 29th 2024 Wednesday, 29th of May 2024 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 3rd 2024 Monday, 3rd of Jun. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 5th 2024 Wednesday, 5th of Jun. 2024 | MS Artania | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 8th 2024 Saturday, 8th of Jun. 2024 | MS Sirena | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 8th 2024 Saturday, 8th of Jun. 2024 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Getaway | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Navigator | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 12th 2024 Wednesday, 12th of Jun. 2024 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 12th 2024 Wednesday, 12th of Jun. 2024 | Seabourn Quest | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 14th 2024 Friday, 14th of Jun. 2024 | MS Marina | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | MS Nautica | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 16th 2024 Sunday, 16th of Jun. 2024 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 10:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Jun. 25th 2024 Tuesday, 25th of Jun. 2024 | MS Insignia | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 27th 2024 Thursday, 27th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 6th 2024 Saturday, 6th of Jul. 2024 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 7th 2024 Sunday, 7th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Equinox | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 17th 2024 Wednesday, 17th of Jul. 2024 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 18th 2024 Thursday, 18th of Jul. 2024 | Serenade of the Seas | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Jul. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 02:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Jul. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | Island Princess | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Jul. 31st 2024 Wednesday, 31st of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 31st 2024 Wednesday, 31st of Jul. 2024 | MS Amera | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 2nd 2024 Friday, 2nd of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Equinox | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 5th 2024 Monday, 5th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 10:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 8th 2024 Thursday, 8th of Aug. 2024 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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