The climate of the region is characterized by cold and rainy winters and hot, humid summers, with quite large temperature ranges, due to being close to the coast and its position in a valley surrounded by mountains.
The Municipality of Guimarães promotes a service single in Portugal that is free internet access in outdoor areas of the Historic Centre,. The wireless technology is available in the squares of Oliveira and Santiago in the World heritage classified area of Guimarães. With this service it is possible to gain free internet or e-mail, access on a PC or Cell Phone