When to go · Portugal
Best Time to Visit Portugal
Portugal is best in August, May and June. It's a tropical country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
Go now
August, May, June
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, September, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, January
Hottest is July (29°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Portugal. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Hottest Jul (29°C)
Wettest Oct (262mm)
Hottest Aug (25°C)
Hottest Aug (26°C)
Hottest Jul (33°C)
Hottest Aug (32°C)
Hottest Aug (28°C)
Hottest Jul (31°C)
Wettest Dec (159mm)
Hottest Aug (24°C)
Hottest Aug (25°C)
Wettest Oct (152mm)
Portugal month by month
Normals for Lisbon, Portugal's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 8° | think twice | |
| February | 16° | 9° | ok | |
| March | 18° | 10° | ok | |
| April | 20° | 12° | ok | |
| May | 24° | 15° | go now | |
| June | 25° | 16° | go now | |
| July | 29° | 18° | ok | |
| August | 28° | 18° | go now | |
| September | 25° | 18° | ok | |
| October | 24° | 16° | ok | |
| November | 18° | 12° | ok | |
| December | 16° | 11° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.