Portugal weather in February
What is the weather like in Portugal in February?
The weather conditions in Portugal in February vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During February in Portugal, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Soajo with 10°C (51°F) to pleasant in Horta with 19°C (66°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Horta and 1°C (34°F) in Soajo.
Precipitation in February varies from moderate in Miranda do Douro with an average of 32mm (1.3 inches) of rainfall to high in Praia da Vitória with 143mm (5.6 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 157 hours of sunshine in Lisbon during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Portugal, check out the map below.
Where to go in Portugal in February





Popular destinations in Portugal
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In February Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Porto
In February Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (40°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Albufeira
In February Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Lagos
In February Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Portimão
In February Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Portugal?
In our opinion February is a good time to visit Portugal with commonly tolerable weather in Lisbon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lisbon.
The worst month is December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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