- Sunshine hrs/yr
- 2,800
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, weather-and-climate.com
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Good to Know
- Lisbon can be breezy, especially near the river and coast, which helps cool the city during summer
- Very cold days are rare; short periods with temperatures 2–3°C (37°F) at night and 8–10°C (50°F) during day occur occasionally
- Spring (March–May) and fall (September–October) offer warm weather, lower prices and cultural events without peak-season crowds
- Winters very humid averaging 78–80% humidity; summers dry 60–65% and particularly variable
- Foggy mornings common in summer, especially in coastal areas, and can bring drizzle
Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 774
- Seasonal Pattern
- Precipitation most common in Autumn and Winter; summers very dry due to the Azores High
- Annual Total Inches
- 30.5
Driest Month
- Month
- July
- Rainfall Mm
- 3
- Rainfall Inches
- 0.1
- Notes
- Driest month July has on average two days of precipitation
Wettest Month
- Month
- November–December
- Rainfall Mm
- 127
- Rainfall Inches
- 5
- Notes
- Wettest months November and December have on average 12–15 days of precipitation
Snowfall
- Occurs
- No
- Frequency
- Snow in Lisbon is a very rare phenomenon; more recent snowfall occurred in January 2006
- Notes
- Temperature almost never drops below freezing
Sunshine
- Annual Hours
- 2800
- Notes
- One of the sunniest capital cities in mainland Europe with more than 2,800 yearly sunshine hours despite relatively high yearly precipitation
Peak Vs Offpeak
Off Season
- Months
- November–February
- Description
- January, February, and November offer lower hotel prices and fewer tourists
Peak Season
- Months
- July–August
- Description
- Peak season for visitation July and August
Shoulder Season
- Months
- April–May, September–October
- Description
- Best time to visit April–October with comfortable temperatures 19–27°C (66–81°F) and rainfall 4–80 mm
Temperature Ranges
- Annual Low Celsius
- 8.3
- Annual High Celsius
- 28.3
- Annual Low Fahrenheit
- 47
- Annual High Fahrenheit
- 83
Summer
- Season
- June to August
- Temperature Range Celsius
- 28.2–28.3°C (83°F)
- Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- 28.2–28.3°C (83°F)
- Description
- Months from June to August experiencing peak temperatures, reaching up to 28.3°C (83°F)
Winter
- Season
- December to February
- Temperature Range Celsius
- 8.3–15.3°C (47–60°F)
- Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- 8.3–15.3°C (47–60°F)
- Description
- Average daytime temperatures between 15 and 16 °C (61°F) and nighttime lows between 8 and 10 °C (50°F)
Climate Classification
Mild Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb/Csa), with short, mild and rainy winters and warm to hot, dry summers.
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