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How is the Weather in Lisbon?


Weather in Lisbon is always great!

Annually, we have more than 3000 hours of sunshine to enjoy the city and its attractions.

Being located near the Mediterranean Sea, Lisbon has one of mildest climates of Europe. The Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream, prevents Lisbon from extreme temperatures which sometimes occur in other cities of Portugal (mostly in the interior of the country).

Annual rainfall is only about 600 mm, distributed over about 100 days. So, it seems like the sun is always shinning for us...

If you are considering visiting Lisbon within the next few days, or want to see what the weather is like in Lisbon today - you can check the forecast by clicking here.




Typical Annual Weather

The typical climate and weather in Lisbon is shown in the table bellow:

Lisbon Sun. Weather in Lisbon (averages) Lisbon Rain.
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high °C (°F)
14
(57)
16
(61)
18
(64)
19
(66)
22
(72)
26
(79)
28
(82)
29
(84)
27
(81)
22
(72)
17
(63)
15
(59)
Average low °C (°F)
8
(46)
9
(48)
11
(52)
11
(52)
14
(57)
16
(61)
18
(64)
18
(64)
17
(63)
15
(59)
12
(54)
10
(50)
Precipitation mm (inches)
92
(3.62)
61
(2.4)
45
(1.77)
54
(2.13)
52
(2.05)
9
(0.35)
5
(0.2)
6
(0.24)
28
(1.1)
96
(3.78)
99
(3.9)
109
(4.29)
Source: Foreca 2008

Spring Weather

Spring is a very good time to visit Lisbon. The average temperatures go from the low to the high teens and by late spring it is not uncommon to get temperatures over the 20ºC with sunny weather.

By March the sun starts to shine more often and people start to go to the beaches on the weekends.

Rainfall is very moderate in spring. By April it rains about 54mm in the month and by May you start to experience the excellent summer weather.


Summer Weather

Summer in Lisbon is always sunny and hot. With average temperatures varying between the high teens and high 20s, sometimes it can get much hotter and temperatures in the mid 30s are not uncommon, especially in August. The Atlantic breeze ensures that the temperatures don't get toooo high and uncomfortable.

Rainfall is very low, especially in July and August.

So, if you're considering coming in the summer, do come prepared with sun cream to protect yourself from the sun and ensure that you drink lots of water.



Autumn Weather

Autumn is another great time to visit Lisbon with very pleasant temperatures.

By October it starts to get a little cooler but daily highs are still in the low 20s, which is great to walk trough the city. 

At least for me, it's the best weather to walk in the city without sweating too much... In November the temperature starts to drop a little more.

Rain begins to fall in the autumn with November being one of the wettest months of the year.


Winter Weather

Winter is the coldest time in Lisbon but still mild thanks to the surrounding temperate ocean waters and the Gulf Stream.

January is the coldest month of the year and December is the wettest one.

Winter can often be windy, and sometimes you can experience a storm that rolls in off the Atlantic.

Typically, you should expect some rainy days in winter, although you can also expect to experience now and then a very nice sunny winter’s day which can be very pleasant indeed.

Snowfall is not very common in Lisbon, although it can happen for brief moments. If so, it doesn't last long.


Reminder:

Presented here is a typical year with the average temperatures and precipitation throughout the year. 

This doesn't mean that storms coming from the ocean cannot occur or that the temperatures cannot be higher in one year or another. 

To be absolutely sure of the weather in Lisbon, check out the weather forecast for the next days.

Related Pages:

Check out the Weather Forecast Lisbon, Portugal

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