Average Monthly Sunshine in Lisbon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lisbon receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lisbon, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 352 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2828 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lisbon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Lisbon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lisbon enjoys an average of 2828 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Lisbon’s wettest month, receives 5.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lisbon Precipitation page.