Best time to visit Portugal
The best time to visit Portugal is May, July and August, when its 15 destinations average 92/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 66/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 15 Portugal destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Portugal climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 | 14.6°C | 52 mm | Lisbon 78 |
| February | 75 | 16.3°C | 49 mm | Lisbon 82 |
| March | 80 | 17.4°C | 56 mm | Lisbon 87 |
| April | 82 | 18.5°C | 72 mm | Lisbon 89 |
| May | 89 | 22°C | 30 mm | Coimbra 96 |
| June | 89 | 23.2°C | 26 mm | Coimbra 94 |
| July | 92 | 26.4°C | 4 mm | Portimão 95 |
| August | 92 | 26.4°C | 8 mm | Portimão 96 |
| September | 88 | 24.5°C | 45 mm | Albufeira 92 |
| October | 79 | 22°C | 102 mm | Funchal 86 |
| November | 73 | 17.8°C | 83 mm | Funchal 81 |
| December | 66 | 16°C | 122 mm | Funchal 75 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Portugal destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
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Portugal — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Portugal?
- May, July and August. Across Portugal's 15 destinations, July averages 92/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.4°C and 4 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Portugal?
- December, averaging 66/100 — mean highs of 16°C and 122 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Portugal?
- July, with mean daily highs of 26.4°C averaged across 15 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Portugal?
- December, averaging 122 mm of rain.