Climate Lisbon
Lisbon's climate is subtropical Mediterranean. This means that the city is warm and sunny with mild winters and hot, dry summers. This specific type of climate is due to Lisbon's location on the west coast of Portugal, on the Atlantic Ocean.
Spring in Lisbon
In spring, from March through May, Lisbon gets warmer and sunnier. Temperatures rise to an average of 20 degrees Celsius and there is less rain than in winter. If you want to visit Lisbon in spring, you can enjoy the sunshine without it being too hot.
Summer in Lisbon
In summer, from June through September, it is hot and dry on average in Lisbon. Temperatures range between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, with high humidity and little precipitation. This is a popular time to travel to Lisbon because of the pleasant weather and vibrant summer life in the city.
Autumn in Lisbon
In autumn, from October through November, it is still pleasant in Lisbon, with temperatures usually between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. There is a bit more precipitation in autumn, but the days are usually dry and sunny. It is a great time to go to Lisbon and enjoy the still warm weather and fewer tourists.
Winter in Lisbon
During the winter months, from December through February, Lisbon can sometimes be cold and rainy. On average, temperatures during this period are around 15 degrees Celsius. Although it is not extremely cold, it can sometimes be chilly at night so bring a warm coat if you go to Lisbon in winter. This is not the most popular time to travel to Lisbon, but it is a cheaper option and the city is beautiful with a layer of fog and rain.
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Climate Lisbon by month
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Day temp. (°C) |
15 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
26 |
23 |
18 |
16 |
| Night temp. (°C) |
10 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
13 |
10 |
| Water temp. (°C) |
17 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
17 |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Precipitation (mm) |
37 |
33 |
36 |
32 |
25 |
9 |
2 |
4 |
18 |
43 |
57 |
39 |
| Days with rain |
13 |
11 |
12 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
13 |
11 |
| Dry days |
18 |
17 |
19 |
18 |
22 |
24 |
28 |
29 |
24 |
21 |
17 |
20 |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Sun hours per day |
5 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
| Wind force (Bft) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| UV-index |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
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Best time to visit Lisbon
It can be hard to decide when to go to Lisbon, because the city has so much to offer! But if you are looking for the best travel time for Lisbon, we have good news for you: there is actually no bad time to go to the city.
During the summer months, from June through August, it can be quite warm in Lisbon, with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. This is the most popular time to go to Lisbon, so you have to expect crowds and higher hotel prices. But if you like warm weather and coziness, this might be the best time for you to go to Lisbon.
In spring and autumn, from April through May and from September through October, the weather in Lisbon is still pleasant, with temperatures averaging around 20 degrees Celcius. This is a fine time to go to Lisbon if you want to enjoy the nice weather without the heat of summer. Also, the city is less crowded than in summer, so you can look around more quietly and enjoy more of all that Lisbon has to offer.
During the winter months, from November through March, the weather in Lisbon is still fairly pleasant, with temperatures averaging around 15 degrees Celcius. Although it can get chilly at times, it is still nice to walk around the city and explore all that Lisbon has to offer.
Lisbon weather by month
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lisbon?
Lisbon is located in Portugal. It lies in a straight line 7,775 km from New Delhi.
The coordinates of Lisbon are:
- Latitude: 38.7222524
- Longitude: -9.1393366
The GPS coordinates are 38° 43' N, 9° 8' W
How long is the flight to Lisbon?
The flight time from Indira Gandhi to Lisbon is approximately 10 h. 50 min.
What are the nearest airports to Lisbon?
These are the airports closests to Lisbon:
- Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) – 7 km in Lisbon
- Cascais Airport (CAT) – 19 km in Cascais
- Portimão Airport (PRM) – 182 km in Portimão
How many inhabitants does Lisbon have?
Lisbon has 2,812,000 inhabitants.
How big is Lisbon?
The surface area of Lisbon is 11,143 km².
What is the area code of Lisbon?
The area code to call Lisbon is +351.
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