Climate of Lisbon, Portugal
Area-weighted average across Lisbon. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lisbon, a subdivision of Portugal, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 10.8°C / 51.4°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in August, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 110 mm / 4.3 in depending on the season (702 mm / 27.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8°C51.4°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| February | 11.9°C53.4°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| March | 13.3°C55.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| April | 14.3°C57.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 16.3°C61.3°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 19°C66.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21°C69.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.3°C70.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.2°C68.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.3°C63.1°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 14.1°C57.4°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 11.8°C53.2°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best months to visit Lisbon, Portugal for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lisbon?
Lisbon, Portugal has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 10.8°C / 51.4°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 702 mm / 27.6 in, with the wettest month being December (110 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest July (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lisbon?
The hottest month in Lisbon is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.3°C / 70.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Lisbon?
The coldest month in Lisbon is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 10.8°C / 51.4°F.
When does it rain most in Lisbon?
The wettest month in Lisbon is December, averaging about 110 mm / 4.3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.