Weather in September in Portugal
Considering a trip to Portugal this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Portugal in September?
Portugal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. September is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Azoia at 21°C to very warm in Moura at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Moura and 18°C in Azoia.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sagres with an average of 20 mm to high rainfall in Germil with 107 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 280 hours of sunshine in Lisbon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at September's conditions in Portugal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Portugal's yearly weather, check out our Portugal climate page.
Where to go in Portugal in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In September Lisbon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Porto
In September Porto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Albufeira
In September Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lagos
In September Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Portimão
In September Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Portugal?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Portugal. Typically, the climate in Lisbon is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Portugal is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Lisbon. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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