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Warm days for city walks.
Dry in Faro; check the sea.
Avoid the hottest average days.
The year at a glance
The score above uses Lisbon weather. Porto, the Algarve and the Alentejo interior need separate month choices.
Madeira and the Azores have different island weather. Check each island before planning.
Portugal weather by place
The score above uses Lisbon weather. Compare the north, Algarve and inland Alentejo before choosing a month.
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Average daytime high and monthly rain, 1991–2020
| Month | LisbonLisbon area | PortoNorth coast | FaroAlgarve | ÉvoraAlentejo interior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C 104 mm rain | 14°C 151 mm rain | 16°C 49 mm rain | 14°C 69 mm rain |
| Feb | 16°C 78 mm rain | 15°C 98 mm rain | 17°C 42 mm rain | 16°C 52 mm rain |
| Mar | 19°C 69 mm rain | 17°C 101 mm rain | 19°C 47 mm rain | 19°C 61 mm rain |
| Apr | 20°C 72 mm rain | 18°C 96 mm rain | 21°C 39 mm rain | 21°C 62 mm rain |
| May | 23°C 58 mm rain | 20°C 86 mm rain | 24°C 26 mm rain | 25°C 47 mm rain |
| Jun | 26°C 14 mm rain | 23°C 34 mm rain | 27°C 5 mm rain | 30°C 11 mm rain |
| Jul | 28°C 3 mm rain | 24°C 17 mm rain | 29°C 1 mm rain | 33°C 3 mm rain |
| Aug | 29°C 5 mm rain | 25°C 29 mm rain | 29°C 3 mm rain | 34°C 6 mm rain |
| Sep | 27°C 39 mm rain | 24°C 68 mm rain | 26°C 22 mm rain | 30°C 34 mm rain |
| Oct | 23°C 111 mm rain | 21°C 149 mm rain | 23°C 56 mm rain | 24°C 82 mm rain |
| Nov | 18°C 134 mm rain | 17°C 166 mm rain | 20°C 76 mm rain | 18°C 86 mm rain |
| Dec | 15°C 109 mm rain | 15°C 153 mm rain | 17°C 90 mm rain | 15°C 85 mm rain |
In August, Évora averages 34°C by day; Porto averages 25°C. Porto gets more autumn rain than Faro.
These mainland stations do not show Madeira, the Azores, mountains or sea conditions.
Sources and weather limits
IPMA station averages cover 1991–2020. Highs are average daily highs; rain is the monthly total. These are past averages, not forecasts. The Lisbon score above uses older curated inputs.
Lisbon station data · Porto station data · Faro station data · Évora station data · Visit Portugal climate guide · Visit Lisboa festival dates · Checked October 2026
Portugal month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Lisbon.
JanuaryCool with a little rain.Great 69
- Daytime high
- 15°C / 59°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
Cool with a little rain.
FebruaryCool with a little rain.Ideal 81
- Daytime high
- 16°C / 61°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
Cool with a little rain.
MarchMild with a little rain.Ideal 91
- Daytime high
- 18°C / 64°F
- Overnight low
- 10°C / 50°F
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Mild with a little rain.
AprilMild with a little rain.Ideal 93
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
Mild with a little rain.
MayMild and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 22°C / 72°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
Mild and dry.
JuneWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 26°C / 79°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
Warm and dry.
JulyWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Warm and dry.
AugustHot and dry.Ideal 97
- Daytime high
- 29°C / 84°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
Hot and dry.
SeptemberWarm and dry.Ideal 100
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 17°C / 63°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Warm and dry.
OctoberMild with a little rain.Ideal 85
- Daytime high
- 22°C / 72°F
- Overnight low
- 14°C / 57°F
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
Mild with a little rain.
NovemberMild with a little rain.Great 72
- Daytime high
- 18°C / 64°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
Mild with a little rain.
DecemberCool with a little rain.Great 72
- Daytime high
- 15°C / 59°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Cool with a little rain.
Where you go changes when you go
Lisbon
Warm summer days and wetter late autumn. Spring and early autumn suit city walks.
Faro and the Algarve
Faro has little summer rain. Sea conditions need a separate check.
Porto and the north
Porto has more autumn and winter rain than Lisbon. Inland Douro weather differs.
Évora and Alentejo
Inland summer days get hot. Spring and autumn are easier for outdoor walks.
Best time to visit Portugal for
City walks
April to June or September for Lisbon and Porto. Check rain in Porto.
Algarve coast
June to September is dry in Faro. Check sea and beach conditions separately.
Alentejo towns
March to May or October avoids Évora’s hottest average days.
What is on, and when
Lisbon festival, June
Santo António celebrations peak on 12 and 13 June.
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