Weather in February in Portugal
Planning a getaway to Portugal this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 to pleasant in Horta at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Horta and 1°C in Montezinho.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mértola with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 174 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Lisbon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at February's conditions in Portugal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Portugal's yearly weather, check out our Portugal climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In February Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Porto
In February Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albufeira
In February Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lagos
In February Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Portimão
In February Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Portugal.
Is February the best 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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