Portugal Weather
🇵🇹 2 cities covered · Europe
· Mediterranean, oceanic climates
Warmest city
Lisbon
Coolest city
Porto
Sunniest city
Lisbon
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in Portugal at a glance
Weather in Portugal spans 2 distinct climate types, from Mediterranean to oceanic across the 2 cities we cover. Lisbon is typically the warmest spot, averaging 62°F (17°C) across the year, while Porto runs coolest at 59°F (15°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Lisbon - annual average 62°
- Coolest city: Porto - annual average 59°
- Sunniest city: Lisbon (10.3 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate types: Mediterranean, oceanic
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Lisbon leads with about 10.3 hours of sun per day on average. Porto is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1323 mm (52.1 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, June to September brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Portugal today
Portugal cities compared
Portugal weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 46° | 10 | 7.2 h/day |
| February | 60° | 48° | 8 | 8.2 h/day |
| March | 62° | 49° | 11 | 9.4 h/day |
| April | 65° | 52° | 11 | 10.9 h/day |
| May | 71° | 57° | 7 | 12.1 h/day |
| June | 74° | 60° | 6 | 13.2 h/day |
| July | 79° | 63° | 2 | 13.4 h/day |
| August | 80° | 64° | 2 | 12.2 h/day |
| September | 77° | 62° | 5 | 10.9 h/day |
| October | 71° | 59° | 11 | 8.6 h/day |
| November | 63° | 53° | 12 | 7.2 h/day |
| December | 60° | 49° | 10 | 6.9 h/day |
Portugal weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Portugal?
Among the cities we cover, Lisbon is the warmest, averaging 62°F (17°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest city in Portugal?
Porto runs coldest, averaging 59°F (15°C) for the year; January lows average 45°F (7°C).
What is the sunniest city in Portugal?
Lisbon, with about 10.3 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Portugal?
Snow is essentially absent in the Portugal cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Portugal like?
The covered cities fall under Mediterranean, oceanic climates. That means hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.