Lisbon, PortugalQuick decision
When to visit Lisbon?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (26%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachJuly–August — Cascais, Setúbal, Comporta. Water 20–22°C, refreshing Nortada breeze.
Surf & BodyboardOctober–March — Nazaré (world-class giant waves), Peniche.
Culture & FadoNovember–March — Lisbon off-season, museums without queues, lower prices.
FamilyJune or September — swimmable sea, pleasant warmth, fewer crowds.
Sintra & ArrábidaApril–May or October — before/after the heat, walkable trails.
Monthly climate data
Lisbon weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 15°C | 26% | 2.2 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 16°C | 25% | 2.0 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 34% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 18°C | 33% | 2.3 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 22°C | 15% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.5 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.3h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 26°C | 13% | 1.0 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 12°C | 18°C | 36% | 3.0 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 10°C | 16°C | 28% | 2.7 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 27% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 6% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 26% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 16°C, 26% rainy days, 8.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 3% rainy days and 27°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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