When to go to Portugal?

Ricardo's tips, local guide

Portugal is very much appreciated because its pleasant climate. Summers are not too warm and winters are quite mild. A few climatic differences between the North and South are to be noted though. The Atlantic Ocean influences the climate in the North as it brings rain and humidity. This surrounding humidity lessens as you progressively go inland. Portuguese winters are relatively mild. In Lisbon, minimal temperatures vary from 8°C to 10°C and go up to 15°C during the day. Rain is more frequent during the winter time. Up North in Porto, temperatures are a little lower with minimals around 6°C and daytime temperatures going up to 15°C and snow may be seen in the massif de la Serra da Estrela at 2000 meters in altitude where you can ski.

In the South, more precisely in Faro, temperatures can go up to 17°C in February. In the spring, rainfalls are less frequent which leaves room for sunshine. Temperatures become very pleasant and reach 20°C or more during the day. It is a good period for visiting the country at a time when the vegetation awakens and becomes a luxurious and colourful decor. Before the arrival of summer, it can go up to 30°C, rainfalls disappear completely. In the North it is always a bit cooler, especially in Porto with recurrent fog in the morning and colder temperatures at the end of the day, pack a jumper for the trip!

Autumn is remains quite pleasant with mild temperatures which can go up to 23°C in Lisbon for instance. Rainfalls are usually back in October. The sea temperature is always fresh in Portugal: 20°C between Porto and Lisbon during the month of August and 22°C in the South. If you're not too sensitive to the cold you can still swim and relax on the most beautiful beaches of Portugal. If you are planning a trip to Portugal, we recommend the period between May and September, it's the period when temperatures are the most enjoyable and when the rain is almost non-existent. If you wish to swim, July and August are the perfect months, especially in the South but be careful as it's quite crowded during the summer. For a trip to the North, discover when to go to Porto. Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Portugal.

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Temperatures Lisbon

	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	Jul	August	Sept	Oct	nov.	dec.
Min temperature	8°	9°	11°	12°	14°	17°	19°	19°	18°	15°	12°	10°
Max temperature	15°	16°	19°	20°	23°	26°	29°	29°	27°	23°	18°	15°
Sea temperature	16°	15°	15°	16°	17°	19°	19°	20°	20°	20°	18°	17°

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Weather Lisbon in January

8 to 15°
Sea: 16 °

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In January, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 105 inches, for 20 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in February

9 to 16°
Sea: 15 °

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In February, in Lisbon, temperatures range from 9 to 16 degrees. Rainfall in February: 108 inches, for about 22 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in March

11 to 19°
Sea: 15 °

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In March, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 19 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 65 inches, for 20 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in April

12 to 20°
Sea: 16 °

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In April, in Lisbon, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 20 ° dans la journée. Temperatures are pleasant. The average rainfall is around 60 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in May

14 to 23°
Sea: 17 °

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Weather Lisbon in June

17 to 26°
Sea: 19 °

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In June, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 20 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in July

19 to 29°
Sea: 19 °

27 d/month

2 d/month

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In July, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 8 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in August

19 to 29°
Sea: 20 °

26 d/month

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In August, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 9 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in September

18 to 27°
Sea: 20 °

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In September, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 30 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in October

15 to 23°
Sea: 20 °

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In October, in Lisbon, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 85 inches, for 22 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in November

12 to 18°
Sea: 18 °

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In November, in Lisbon, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 18 ° dans la journée. The average rainfall is around 120 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Lisbon in December

10 to 15°
Sea: 17 °

14 d/month

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In December, in Lisbon, temperatures range from 10 to 15 degrees. Rainfall in December: 110 inches, for about 25 days without rain.

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