🇵🇹 Lisbon vs Porto 🇵🇹

Lisbon, Portugal vs Porto, Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lisbon is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Lisbon is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇹 Lisbon🇵🇹 Porto
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year86129
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Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberJune, July, August

🇵🇹 Lisbon

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇵🇹 Porto

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lisbon or Porto warmer?

Lisbon is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lisbon or Porto?

Porto is rainier — Lisbon sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs Porto?

Lisbon is best around May, June, October; Porto is best around June, July, August.

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