Lisbon Weather History
Portugal · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Lisbon sits 4310km from the equator, 15m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 39.2°C, set 2018-08-04, its record low 0.9°C, set 1978-02-12.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lisbon
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lisbon?
The highest temperature in this record for Lisbon is 39.2°C, measured on 2018-08-04. That is a recorded daily value from Lisbon's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lisbon?
The lowest temperature in this record for Lisbon is 0.9°C, measured on 1978-02-12. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Lisbon get a year?
Lisbon averages 564mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 78 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Lisbon?
On 2025-11-13, 84.4mm fell on Lisbon, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 15% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Lisbon get a year?
Lisbon averages 3826 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Lisbon?
Across the summer months Lisbon averages a daytime high near 25.1°C, while winter nights average 9.8°C. The seasons here are set from Lisbon's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Lisbon?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Lisbon is 68 km/h, on 1981-12-30. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
