Portugal Weather Forecast
Portugal weather: 68°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Portugal?
Yes - rain is likely in Portugal today.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 55 times a normal week's rain for August (0,5 in against 0,0 in).
16-day forecast for Portugal
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 75° / 68° | 93% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 67° | 3% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 66° | 92% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 63° | 63% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 67° | 5% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 63° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 62° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 63° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 63° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 62° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 63° | 2% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 67° | 2% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 68° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 74° | 2% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 69° | 2% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
What this means for Portugal
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 11.2°F below the 86°F typical for this month.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with light showers. Humidity is 91% and wind is 13 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 9:28 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 August 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
