The climate of Portugal is maritime temperate, you can expect warm weather here, at least during late spring, summer and early autumn. Weather is usually colder and more rainy in northern mountains, and warmer and drier in south. You can also expect snow during winter in the northern mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Albufeira, Alcobaça, Alentejo, Alentejo Central, Alentejo Litoral, Algarve, Almada, Alto Alentejo, Alvor, Amarante, Aveiro, Azores, Bairrada, Baixo Alentejo, Batalha, Beira Alta, Beira Baixa, Beira Litoral, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Cabo da Roca, Caldas da Rainha, Calheta, Caminha, Carvoeiro, Cascais, Castelo Branco, Castelo de Vide, Castro Marim, Central Portugal, Chaves, Coa Valley, Coimbra, Comporta, Coruche, Corvo, Douro Litoral, Elvas, Ericeira, Espinho, Estremadura, Estremoz, Faial, Faro, Figueira da Foz, Flores, Funchal, Fátima, Gouveia, Guarda, Guimarães, Lagoa, Lagos, Lamego, Leiria, Lezíria do Tejo, Lisbon, Lisbon Region, Loulé, Lousã, Machico, Madeira, Mafra, Marvão, Massamá, Mealhada, Minho, Miranda do Douro, Monchique, Monsanto, Monsaraz, Nazaré, Northern Portugal, Olhão, Ourém, Paul do Mar, Paço de Arcos, Peneda Gerês National Park, Peniche, Pico, Pinhel, Ponta Delgada, Ponte de Lima, Portimão, Porto, Porto Santo, Porto da Cruz, Praia da Luz, Praia das Maçãs, Póvoa de Varzim, Quarteira, Queluz, Quinta do Lago, Sabrosa, Sagres, Salema, Santa Maria da Feira, Santiago do Cacém, Serra de Monchique, Setúbal, Silves, Sintra, São Miguel, Tavira, Terceira, Terena, Tomar, Trás os Montes e Alto Douro, Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Real, Vila Real de Santo António, Vila do Conde, Vilamoura, Viseu, Zambujeira do Mar, Évora, Óbidos. For more details you can also click or tap here:Madeira.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 14.7. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 2.
When travelling to some places in Portugal, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto) on Ilha do Pico in the Azores (2351 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Portugal. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in January is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in January is 15 ℃ (59 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.3 ℃ (46.94 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.55 ℃ (59.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 14.7. The average rainfall is 112.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:45 and at the end of the month 10:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in February is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in February is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9 ℃ (48.2 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.55 ℃ (59.99 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 14.7. The average rainfall is 112.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:43 and at the end of the month 11:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in March is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in March is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.55 ℃ (65.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 12.7. The average rainfall is 69.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:57 and at the end of the month 12:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in April is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in April is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.3 ℃ (52.34 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.55 ℃ (65.39 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 12.2. The average rainfall is 63.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:12 and at the end of the month 13:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in May is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in May is 21.8 ℃ (71.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 8.2. The average rainfall is 38 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:17 and at the end of the month 14:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in June is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in June is 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 5.1. The average rainfall is 21 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:51 and at the end of the month 14:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in July is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in July is 27.5 ℃ (81.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.6 ℃ (81.68 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 2. The average rainfall is 4.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:38 and at the end of the month 14:15.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in August is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in August is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.6 ℃ (81.68 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.2 ℃ (80.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 2. The average rainfall is 5.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:15 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:45 and at the end of the month 13:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in September is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in September is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.3 ℃ (63.14 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.2 ℃ (80.96 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 5.9. The average rainfall is 25.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:35 and at the end of the month 11:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in October is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in October is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10.8. The average rainfall is 79.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:20 and at the end of the month 10:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in November is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in November is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.35 ℃ (61.43 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 13.9. The average rainfall is 115.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:12 and at the end of the month 9:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in December is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in December is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.35 ℃ (61.43 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 13.7. The average rainfall is 108.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:30 and at the end of the month 9:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Portugal in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Portugal is maritime temperate, you can expect warm weather here, at least during late spring, summer and early autumn. Weather is usually colder and more rainy in northern mountains, and warmer and drier in south. You can also expect snow during winter in the northern mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Albufeira, Alcobaça, Alentejo, Alentejo Central, Alentejo Litoral, Algarve, Almada, Alto Alentejo, Alvor, Amarante, Aveiro, Azores, Bairrada, Baixo Alentejo, Batalha, Beira Alta, Beira Baixa, Beira Litoral, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Cabo da Roca, Caldas da Rainha, Calheta, Caminha, Carvoeiro, Cascais, Castelo Branco, Castelo de Vide, Castro Marim, Central Portugal, Chaves, Coa Valley, Coimbra, Comporta, Coruche, Corvo, Douro Litoral, Elvas, Ericeira, Espinho, Estremadura, Estremoz, Faial, Faro, Figueira da Foz, Flores, Funchal, Fátima, Gouveia, Guarda, Guimarães, Lagoa, Lagos, Lamego, Leiria, Lezíria do Tejo, Lisbon, Lisbon Region, Loulé, Lousã, Machico, Madeira, Mafra, Marvão, Massamá, Mealhada, Minho, Miranda do Douro, Monchique, Monsanto, Monsaraz, Nazaré, Northern Portugal, Olhão, Ourém, Paul do Mar, Paço de Arcos, Peneda Gerês National Park, Peniche, Pico, Pinhel, Ponta Delgada, Ponte de Lima, Portimão, Porto, Porto Santo, Porto da Cruz, Praia da Luz, Praia das Maçãs, Póvoa de Varzim, Quarteira, Queluz, Quinta do Lago, Sabrosa, Sagres, Salema, Santa Maria da Feira, Santiago do Cacém, Serra de Monchique, Setúbal, Silves, Sintra, São Miguel, Tavira, Terceira, Terena, Tomar, Trás os Montes e Alto Douro, Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Real, Vila Real de Santo António, Vila do Conde, Vilamoura, Viseu, Zambujeira do Mar, Évora, Óbidos. For more details you can also click or tap here: Madeira.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 14.7. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 2. 
When travelling to some places in Portugal, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto) on Ilha do Pico in the Azores (2351 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in January is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in January is 15 ℃ (59 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.3 ℃ (46.94 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.55 ℃ (59.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 14.7. The average rainfall is 112.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:45 and at the end of the month 10:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Portugal in June is this: The average highest temperature in Portugal in June is 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 5.1. The average rainfall is 21 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:51 and at the end of the month 14:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.