February weather forecast
Lisbon, Portugal

Moving into February, the weather in Lisbon starts showing the first signs of transition from winter to spring. The temperature sees a slight increase from January, however, rainfall remains frequent with an average of 14 days of downpours. It may still require an umbrella or raincoat to go about the city. The daylight hours show a definite increase as winter starts to lose its hold. The UV index also experiences a slight uptick, indicating longer sunny spells.

Temperature

The onset of February in Lisbon brings with it an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Lisbon registers a consistent average low-temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F) during February.

Rainfall

In Lisbon, Portugal, in February, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lisbon, there are 112 rainfall days, and 774mm (30.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Lisbon, the average seawater temperature in February is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 15.3°C (59.5°F) is not a pleasing experience for the majority. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling breathing becomes increasingly hard.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of February in Lisbon, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:28 WET.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in February leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.