About Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. Mainland Portugal is located on the southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula, and bordered by Spain to the north and east. Portugal also includes the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a population of 11.4 million, and Lisbon, its capital, is the largest city. Portugal's internal waters and territorial sea together account for two-fifths of its territory, and its exclusive economic zone is one of Europe's largest. The country's terrain contains a diverse range of landscapes and regional climates.
Climate in Lisbon
Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.
Monthly climate normals for Lisbon, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 14.6°C | 9.1°C | 53mm | 233h |
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| February | 17.8°C | 10.1°C | 5mm | 248h |
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| March | 18°C | 10.5°C | 33mm | 317h |
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| April | 18°C | 11.6°C | 123mm | 309h |
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| May | 23.5°C | 15.3°C | 67mm | 381h |
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| June | 23.8°C | 15.8°C | 8mm | 406h |
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| July | 30°C | 18.7°C | 0mm | 424h |
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| August | 27.6°C | 18.3°C | 3mm | 367h |
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| September | 26.6°C | 17.7°C | 33mm | 327h |
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| October | 21.5°C | 13.8°C | 88mm | 291h |
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| November | 18.2°C | 12.5°C | 76mm | 213h |
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| December | 15.4°C | 9.6°C | 73mm | 214h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Portugal is a modern country with strong links to its past and people of a friendly and hospitable nature. It has become an acclaimed international tourist and vacation destination due to its many beautiful beaches and long warm summers, a rich gastronomy, historical and cultural heritage. Its fabulous golf courses, giant surf waves at Nazaré, and religious pilgrimage to Fátima are very popular with visitors. Surprisingly, in winter several ski resorts are open for business in the Serra da Estrela region.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Alcobaça Monastery
- Alminhas da Ponte
- Alto Douro Wine Region
- Batalha Monastery
- Bom Jesus do Monte
- Cadeia da Relação
- Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
- Centro Histórico de Évora
- Convent of Christ
- Cultural Landscape of Sintra
Upcoming public holidays
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