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Lisbon weather in August (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Curious about the climate in Lisbon this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Lisbon is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Lisbon in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.7 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 350 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lisbon climate page with graphs.

 

Lisbon, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
SunshineSunshine 350 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 82%  

Where to go in Portugal in August

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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