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Lisbon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Lisbon is mainly determined by the warm Gulf Stream creating a Mediterranean climate. This means warm and dry summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 17°C. Due to the fact that Lisbon is not far from the Atlantic Ocean, the average temperature is a few degrees below the more inland areas during the summer months.

Rain is mostly seen winter months and together with the wind this can cause it to feel slightly cooler.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Lisbon, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Lisbon receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 587 mm. The seasons in Lisbon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 84 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.5 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lisbon Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

In Lisbon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Forecast for Lisbon

Tue   Jan 14
15°C | 5°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
15°C | 5°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
15°C | 8°C
NW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Lisbon in Portugal

During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Lisbon?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Lisbon have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lisbon?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lisbon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lisbon?
    November tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lisbon?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lisbon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 352 hours of sunshine.

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