Portugal

Portugal Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Portugal in February.

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Are you planning a trip a to Portugal in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Portugal in February

The weather in Portugal in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Montezinho at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Horta at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Horta and 1°C (34°F) in Montezinho.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vila Baleira with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 174 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Lisbon gets approximately 157 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Portugal in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Portugal

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Portugal?

Temperature range in Portugal (February)

Precipitation variation in Portugal (February)

Lisbon

In February Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
157 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lisbon →

Porto

In February Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
128 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Porto →

Albufeira

In February Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
169 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Albufeira →

Lagos

In February Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
167 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lagos →

Portimão

In February Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
169 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Portimão →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Portugal in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lisbon 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Porto 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Cascais 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Ponta Delgada 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Coimbra 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Braga 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 152 mm (6 in)

Portugal weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Portugal in February?

Expect tolerable weather across Portugal in February. The popular destination of Lisbon averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Portugal in February?

Lisbon averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Portugal get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Lisbon averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Portugal.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Portugal?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Portugal with often tolerable weather in Lisbon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lisbon. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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