Portugal Weather Forecast
Portugal weather: 53°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 53°F (12°C) in Portugal with fog. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.4°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Portugal today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Portugal right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:31 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Portugal
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 53° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 75° / 55° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 59° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 59° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 57° | 5% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 53° | 8% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 61° | 17% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 58° | 16% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 16% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 24% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 60° | 27% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 62° | 31% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 63° | 29% · 0,9 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 62° | 29% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
Climate in Portugal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 50° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 62° | 52° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 51° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 70° | 55° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 58° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 81° | 63° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 66° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 64° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 75° | 62° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 66° | 55° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 49° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Portugal
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Air quality and pollen in Portugal
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by island in Portugal
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Portugal
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Portugal
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Portugal
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 53°F (12°C) with fog. Humidity is 96% and wind is 2 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+00:00). The local time is 12:31 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
