Portugal
Lisbon Weather & Climate
Seven hills, fado music, pastel de nata and the Tagus River meeting the Atlantic
20°C
Max sea
27°C
Max air
July
Best month
4mm
Driest month
Seven hills, fado music, pastel de nata and the Tagus River meeting the Atlantic
Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful capital cities — a place of pastel-coloured houses stacked on seven hills, connected by historic trams, viewpoints (miradouros) looking out over the Tagus estuary, and a food scene that has transformed from humble to internationally celebrated in less than a decade. The historic neighbourhoods of Alfama, Mouraria and Bairro Alto each have distinct characters; the Belém waterfront has the Tower of Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery; and the Sintra hills to the west, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contain a fairytale concentration of palaces and castles. Lisbon is not a beach city but is surrounded by excellent beaches — Cascais and Estoril to the west, Setúbal to the south.
When to go: May to September is the warmest and driest period. October and November are mild with fewer tourists.
The best months to visit Lisbon are July, August, September. Peak season is August with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 15°C | 106mm | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 13°C | 14°C | 90mm | 4 | 21 |
| Mar | 15°C | 14°C | 68mm | 5 | 20 |
| Apr | 17°C | 15°C | 54mm | 7 | 18 |
| May | 19°C | 16°C | 39mm | 9 | 17 |
| Jun | 23°C | 18°C | 16mm | 11 | 16 |
| Jul | 26°C | 19°C | 4mm | 11 | 15 |
| Aug | 27°C | 20°C | 5mm | 10 | 15 |
| Sep | 25°C | 20°C | 27mm | 8 | 16 |
| Oct | 20°C | 18°C | 67mm | 6 | 18 |
| Nov | 16°C | 17°C | 100mm | 3 | 20 |
| Dec | 12°C | 15°C | 113mm | 2 | 21 |
The best time to visit Lisbon is July, August, September. Peak season is August when temperatures reach 27°C with virtually no rain. May to September is the warmest and driest period. October and November are mild with fewer tourists.
Sea temperatures in Lisbon range from 14°C in February to 20°C in August. The sea is refreshing at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Lisbon average 12°C with sea temperatures of 14°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 4mm. The wettest month sees 113mm. Lisbon receives 689mm annually.
Cold and cool seas. Moderate rainfall (106mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (90mm). UV 4.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (68mm). UV 5.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (54mm). UV 7.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (39mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (16mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (4mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (5mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Very little rain (27mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Some rain (67mm). UV 6.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (100mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Moderate rainfall (113mm). UV 2.
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