🇵🇹 Lisbon vs Rome 🇮🇹

Lisbon, Portugal vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Rome is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Rome

Climate at a glance

🇵🇹 Lisbon🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
21°C
21°C
Hottest month
August · 29°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
86
82
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Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberApril, May, October

🇵🇹 Lisbon

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

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lisbon or Rome warmer?

Lisbon and Rome have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Lisbon or Rome?

Lisbon is rainier — Rome sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs Rome?

Lisbon is best around May, June, October; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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