Weather & climate FAQ — Portugal
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Portugal, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Portugal?
Climolog covers 1 city in Portugal with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 14.9°C (in January) to 29°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Portugal by month?
Across Portugal, the hottest month is July (avg high 29°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 8.9°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Portugal.
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
The best months to visit Portugal are July, August, May — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Portugal for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Portugal?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 29°C across Portugal's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Portugal?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 8.9°C across Portugal's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Portugal?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 98.7 mm of rain per month across Portugal's cities. See October climate details.
What is the driest month in Portugal?
August is the driest month, averaging about 1 mm of rain per month across Portugal's cities. See August climate details.
When is the rainy season in Portugal?
The wettest months in Portugal are April, October, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in Portugal has the best weather?
Among Portugal's cities, Lisbon has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Portugal?
Climolog covers 1 city in Portugal with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Portugal hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in August Best time to visit in May
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.