Lisbon vs Barcelona: Weather & Climate Compared
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal · 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
Warmer overall
Lisbon
Sunnier
Lisbon
More rainy days
Barcelona
Lisbon vs Barcelona weather right now
At this moment, Barcelona is the warmer of the two by 3°F (2°C).
The short answer
If warmth is the deciding factor, Lisbon wins: 62°F (17°C) on the annual mean against 61°F (16°C) in Barcelona, a gap of 1.1°F (0.6°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: Lisbon is brighter, averaging 10.3 hours of sun a day to Barcelona's 10.2.
- Rain: Barcelona records roughly 82 days of measurable precipitation annually; Lisbon sees 72.
- Peak heat: the hottest stretch lands in August for Lisbon (83°F (28°C)) and July for Barcelona (83°F (29°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 48°F (9°C) in Lisbon; January lows of 41°F (5°C) in Barcelona.
Lisbon vs Barcelona month by month
| Month | Lisbon high / low | Barcelona high / low | Lisbon rain days | Barcelona rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° / 48° | 56° / 41° | 8 | 4 |
| February | 61° / 49° | 58° / 43° | 6 | 6 |
| March | 63° / 51° | 61° / 46° | 9 | 7 |
| April | 67° / 54° | 64° / 50° | 9 | 8 |
| May | 73° / 58° | 71° / 57° | 4 | 7 |
| June | 77° / 62° | 78° / 65° | 4 | 6 |
| July | 82° / 65° | 83° / 71° | 1 | 4 |
| August | 83° / 65° | 83° / 71° | 1 | 7 |
| September | 79° / 64° | 77° / 65° | 4 | 12 |
| October | 73° / 60° | 71° / 59° | 10 | 9 |
| November | 65° / 54° | 63° / 49° | 10 | 8 |
| December | 61° / 51° | 59° / 43° | 7 | 4 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Lisbon leads in 9 months, Barcelona in 3, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. April shows the widest split - roughly 3°F (2°C) in Lisbon's favor - while in August they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Lisbon sun | Barcelona sun | Lisbon daylight | Barcelona daylight | Lisbon wet-day chance | Barcelona wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7 h | 7.9 h | 9.7 h | 9.5 h | 24% | 13% |
| February | 8.5 h | 8.7 h | 10.7 h | 10.6 h | 23% | 21% |
| March | 9.9 h | 9.8 h | 11.8 h | 11.8 h | 28% | 22% |
| April | 11.1 h | 10.7 h | 13.2 h | 13.3 h | 30% | 28% |
| May | 12.4 h | 12.3 h | 14.3 h | 14.5 h | 15% | 24% |
| June | 13.3 h | 13.0 h | 14.9 h | 15.1 h | 14% | 20% |
| July | 13.4 h | 13.5 h | 14.6 h | 14.9 h | 2% | 14% |
| August | 12.4 h | 12.2 h | 13.7 h | 13.8 h | 2% | 22% |
| September | 11.1 h | 10.2 h | 12.4 h | 12.4 h | 13% | 39% |
| October | 9.1 h | 8.8 h | 11.1 h | 11.0 h | 31% | 30% |
| November | 7.6 h | 7.8 h | 10.0 h | 9.8 h | 32% | 25% |
| December | 7.4 h | 7.7 h | 9.5 h | 9.2 h | 24% | 12% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Lisbon high / low | Barcelona high / low | Lisbon rain days | Barcelona rain days | Lisbon sun | Barcelona sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 60° / 49° | 58° / 42° | 21 | 14 | 7.9 h | 8.1 h |
| March - May | 68° / 54° | 65° / 51° | 22 | 22 | 11.1 h | 10.9 h |
| June - August | 80° / 64° | 82° / 69° | 6 | 17 | 13.0 h | 12.9 h |
| September - November | 72° / 59° | 70° / 58° | 23 | 28 | 9.3 h | 8.9 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Lisbon: April, May, June, July, September, October, November (7 months)
- Barcelona: May, June, September, October (4 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in May, June, September, October, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Lisbon records (2015-2024): high of 107° in August, low of 35° in January.
- Barcelona records (2015-2024): high of 99° in July, low of 29° in January.
- Distance: Lisbon and Barcelona are about 625 miles (1,006 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon right now.
Lisbon vs Barcelona: quick answers
Is Lisbon warmer than Barcelona?
On the annual mean, Lisbon is the warmer city by roughly 1.1°F (0.6°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Lisbon or Barcelona?
Lisbon, with 10.3 hours of average daily sunshine against 10.2 in Barcelona.
Which city gets more rain?
Barcelona is the wetter city, logging about 82 rain days annually to Lisbon's 72.
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