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Things to Do in Portugal

Top things to do in Portugal: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 12:53 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 10.3 million

Things to do in Portugal

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Portugal.

Map of Portugal

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Coordinates: 38°43′20.3″N 9°8′21.5″W (38.7223, -9.1393)

Weather in Portugal right now

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71°F
Overcast · feels like 73°F
Humidity76%
Wind6 mph NE
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover97%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 22 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise7:35 AM
Sunset7:14 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 38%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:53 AM, Oct 5 local time.

Best time to visit Portugal

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

Summary

Portugal is a country in Europe. Portugal is a country in Europe with its capital at Lisbon. It has a population of about 10.3 million. The capital is Lisbon.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Portugal with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 67°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Portugal is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Azores, Madeira, Praia da Marinha and Douro River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.5°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Portugal today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portugal?

Portugal is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 38.7223, -9.1393. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Portugal right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Portugal?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Portugal, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Portugal in?

Portugal observes Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:53 AM.

How many people live in Portugal?

Portugal has a population of approximately 10.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to Portugal?

The closest airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 4 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Portugal?

Popular options include Azores, Madeira, Praia da Marinha and Douro River.

What places are in Portugal?

Portugal covers 5 places in this atlas, including Azores, Lisbon, Madeira, Porto and Praia da Marinha.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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