Best time to visit Portugal
The best time to visit Portugal is late spring and early autumn (May, June and September), when the weather is warm and dry, the coast is inviting and prices sit below the July–August peak. High summer is hot and busy, especially in the Algarve; winter is mild but wetter, and a good time for city breaks in Lisbon and Porto.
The short answer
The best time to visit Portugal is June, July, August and September — the months with the most comfortable temperatures and the lowest rainfall of the year. The month-by-month table below shows why, and links each month to a full packing list.
Portugal weather & when to go, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 10 | Off-season |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 9°C / 48°F | 9 | Off-season |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 7 | Shoulder |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 7 | Shoulder |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 55°F | 5 | Shoulder |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 3 | Best |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1 | Best |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1 | Best |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 63°F | 4 | Best |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 8 | Shoulder |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 10 | Shoulder |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 48°F | 11 | Off-season |
Best months in detail
- Portugal in June: daytime highs around 26°C (79°F), nights near 16°C (61°F), and very little rain (about 3 wet days).
- Portugal in July: daytime highs around 28°C (82°F), nights near 18°C (64°F), and very little rain (about 1 wet days).
- Portugal in August: daytime highs around 29°C (84°F), nights near 18°C (64°F), and very little rain (about 1 wet days).
- Portugal in September: daytime highs around 27°C (81°F), nights near 17°C (63°F), and occasional rain (about 4 wet days).
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