Portugal
Weather, climate and best time to visit
Best time to visit Portugal
The best time to visit Portugal is from May until October, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and none till limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Portugal is 27°C in August and the lowest is 15°C in January.
The water temperature is between 17°C and 23°C.
Portugal has the mediterranean climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Portugal or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Climate data from city: Albufeira
Climate data from city: Lisbon
Climate data from city: Porto
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Portugal weather
The Portugal weather for will be 20° till 36° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers. The water temperature is 26°C.
The Portugal weather forecast is based on the weather conditions in the city of Lisbon.
Portugal 14 day weather forecast
Climate Portugal
Click on a region of Portugal to view the climate:
South Portugal (Albufeira)
South Portugal has the mediterranean climate prevailing. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for South Portugal is 20° degrees and there is about 93 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 274 days a year with an average humidity of 71% and an UV-index of 5.
Climate data from city: Albufeira
Southwest Portugal (Lisbon)
Southwest Portugal has the mediterranean climate prevailing. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for Southwest Portugal is 21° degrees and there is about 336 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 236 days a year with an average humidity of 72% and an UV-index of 5.
Climate data from city: Lisbon
North Portugal (Porto)
North Portugal has the mediterranean climate prevailing. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for North Portugal is 19° degrees and there is about 703 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 214 days a year with an average humidity of 75% and an UV-index of 4.
Climate data from city: Porto
Portugal weather by month
What is the average Portugal weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Portugal?
Portugal lies in a straight line about 19,683 km from New Zealand (Wellington → Lisbon).
How long is the flight to Portugal?
The flight time from Auckland Airport to Portugal is approximately 24 h. 40 min.
What are the largest airports in Portugal?
These are the largest airports in Portugal:
Airports on the well-known islands of Portugal:
How many inhabitants are there in Portugal?
Portugal has approximately 10,291,027 inhabitants.
How big is Portugal?
The area of Portugal is around 88,267 km². It is 3,5x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
What is the currency of Portugal?
In Portugal the Euro (EUR) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 24 May 2022
- 1 New Zealand dollar = 0.58 Euro
- 1 Euro = 1.72 New Zealand dollar
- 100 New Zealand dollar = 58.23 Euro
- 100 Euro = 171.72 New Zealand dollar
What is the area code of Portugal?
The area code to call Portugal is +351.
