The climate of Lisbon
The Portuguese capital has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate; with over 290 days of sunshine in a year,
Lisbon is one of the best all-year-round cities to visit.
The summers in Lisbon are warm and sunny. Winters are short, rainy, and mild. Summer temperatures in Lisbon are quite tolerable. The warmest month is
July, with mean temperatures of 24°C (75.2°F). Winter temperatures in Lisbon almost never go below freezing.
January is, on average, the coldest month with a mean temperature of 11°C (51.8°F).
The gulf stream largely influences the climate in this metropolitan city. Hence rain predominantly falls during the winter months. Most precipitation falls in
November and
December, with December being the wettest month. Lisbon is mostly dry in
June, July, and
August. July, on average, is the driest month.
The best time to visit Lisbon
Portugal's climate is generally mild, resulting in the fact that practically any time is a pleasant time to visit
Lisbon. Nonetheless, the best times to visit are
May,
June,
July,
August, and
September. Those months have excellent weather.
Although those are summer months, the temperature is not extraordinarily high. Moreover, cool breezes blow from the ocean and ease the heat creating a pleasant temperature. The skies are clear, and there are a lot of fun activities, carnivals, and festivals happening around this time. The weather allows for the exploration of Lisbon in its entirety. It is thus a great time to sample every bit of fun that the city has to offer. The ocean water during these months is excellent for swimming and other water-related fun activities.
The worst time to visit Lisbon
Though there isn't the worst time to visit
Lisbon, the winter months of
December,
January, and
February are not ideal, as they are chilly and often rainy. The upside to visiting Lisbon during winter is the price of accommodation. They are substantially lower, as hotels are striving to attract tourists with special deals.
Weather in January
January, like
December, is a moderate winter month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and an average high of 14.8°C (58.6°F). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in
Lisbon, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.1°C (48.4°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F). In Lisbon, the average high-temperature in February is practically the same as in
January - a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F).
Weather in February » Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in
Lisbon, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 18.8°C (65.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). In Lisbon,
Portugal, the average high-temperature in March is almost the same as in
February - a still enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F).
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Weather in April
April, like
March, in
Lisbon,
Portugal, is another comfortable spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.9°C (53.4°F) and max 19.8°C (67.6°F). In Lisbon, Portugal, the average high-temperature in April is almost the same as in March - a still comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F).
Weather in April » Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in
Lisbon, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 13.9°C (57°F) and 22.1°C (71.8°F). In May, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
April - a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F).
Weather in May » Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in
Lisbon, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and an average low of 16.6°C (61.9°F). In Lisbon, the average high-temperature in June slightly increases from a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F) in
May to a warm 25.7°C (78.3°F).
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Weather in July
July, the same as
June, is another warm summer month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.2°C (64.8°F) and max 28.2°C (82.8°F). In Lisbon, the average high-temperature in July is relatively the same as in June - a still warm 28.2°C (82.8°F).
Weather in July » Weather in August
The last month of the summer,
August, is also a moderately hot month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.6°C (65.5°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F). August is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F).
Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn,
September, is still a warm month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F). In September, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in
August - a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F).
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like
September, is an agreeable autumn month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.1°C (59.2°F) and an average high of 22.5°C (72.5°F). In Lisbon, Portugal, the average high-temperature in October slightly decreases from a warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) in September to a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in
Lisbon, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and an average high of 18.2°C (64.8°F). In Lisbon, the average high-temperature in November marginally drops from a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F) in
October to an enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Weather in November » Weather in December
The first month of the winter,
December, is still a mild month in
Lisbon,
Portugal, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°C (59.5°F) and 9.4°C (48.9°F). In December, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
November - a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F).
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