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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.3°C | 8.9°C | 51.6 mm | 8 | 7.5 h | 20.8 km/h | 15°C |
| Feb | 15.4°C | 9.3°C | 53.6 mm | 8 | 8.4 h | 21.7 km/h | 13.5°C |
| Mar | 17°C | 10.3°C | 54 mm | 8 | 9.9 h | 22.2 km/h | 15.3°C |
| Apr | 19°C | 12.1°C | 65.3 mm | 9 | 11.0 h | 20.9 km/h | 16.9°C |
| May | 22.6°C | 14.6°C | 39.8 mm | 5 | 12.4 h | 22.2 km/h | 17.6°C |
| Jun | 24.6°C | 16.5°C | 13.8 mm | 4 | 13.5 h | 21.6 km/h | 19.8°C |
| Jul | 27.3°C | 18.1°C | 2.3 mm | 1 | 13.4 h | 22.4 km/h | 19.6°C |
| Aug | 27.9°C | 18.4°C | 1.5 mm | 1 | 12.5 h | 22.1 km/h | 18.8°C |
| Sep | 25.8°C | 17.7°C | 40.9 mm | 5 | 11.1 h | 19.8 km/h | 19.1°C |
| Oct | 23°C | 15.9°C | 74.3 mm | 9 | 9.1 h | 19.6 km/h | 19.3°C |
| Nov | 17.7°C | 12.3°C | 85.3 mm | 11 | 7.5 h | 20.2 km/h | 17.1°C |
| Dec | 15.6°C | 10.3°C | 78.6 mm | 8 | 7.4 h | 19.7 km/h | 15.6°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lisbon
Lisbon (Portugal) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 17 °C. Daytime highs average 21 °C, while nights cool to about 14 °C. The destination sees roughly 561 mm of rainfall per year and 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
On seven hills between the Tagus and the Atlantic — yellow tram 28, the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, pastéis de nata and the soulful fado of Alfama.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 13.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 27.9 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 8.9 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (11 rainy days), driest month is July (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Lisbon
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best time to visit Lisbon: February, March, April, May, October and December – best in May (avg. 18.6 °C, 5 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lisbon?
The warmest month is August with an average of 23.2 °C and daytime highs around 27.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 11.6 °C and night-time lows around 8.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Lisbon have?
November has the most rainy days with 11 rainy days. The driest month is July with 1 rainy day.
What is the sea temperature near Lisbon?
The water is warmest in June at an average of 19.8 °C and coolest in February at 13.5 °C.