Climate in Lisbon — Annual Weather Overview
Lisbon has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 29.1°C) and the coolest is January (14.5°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.6°C between July and January. Annual rainfall totals around 588mm. December is the wettest month at 119.6mm, while July averages just 0.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 20.4°C, 145mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.5°C, 18mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 22.5°C, 216mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 15.8°C, 209mm rain.
Lisbon — Monthly Temperatures
Lisbon — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Lisbon stays reasonable all year.
Lisbon weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C | 8.6°C | 35.9mm | 7.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 16.7°C | 9.6°C | 53.5mm | 8.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 17.9°C | 10.5°C | 48.6mm | 9.7h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 19.7°C | 12.1°C | 70.5mm | 10.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 23.6°C | 14.8°C | 25.8mm | 12.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.0°C | 16.4°C | 16.8mm | 13.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July | 29.1°C | 18.2°C | 0.3mm | 13.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 28.3°C | 18.4°C | 1.2mm | 12.3h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 25.7°C | 17.7°C | 62.0mm | 10.7h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.6°C | 15.7°C | 95.2mm | 8.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 18.3°C | 12.1°C | 58.7mm | 7.5h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 16.1°C | 10.7°C | 119.6mm | 6.9h | 10 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Lisbon have?
Lisbon has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 14.5°C in January to 29.1°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Lisbon?
July is the hottest month in Lisbon, with average highs of 29.1°C and lows of 18.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Lisbon?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14.5°C and lows of 8.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Lisbon?
December is the wettest month, averaging 119.6mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Lisbon get per year?
Lisbon receives around 588mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
The best time to visit Lisbon is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.