MadeiraMadeira
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Best time to visit Portugal
Portugal covers 8 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are July, August and September, when daily highs average around 23 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.
Destinations in Portugal, ranked by climate
Madeira
Porto SantoPorto Santo
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
- Best months: July, August, September, October
AlgarveAlgarve
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 20 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
LisbonLisbon
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 21 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 18 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
AzoresAzores
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Average high: 20 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 20 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
CascaisCascais
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 21 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 18 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
NazaréNazaré
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 21 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 18 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
PortoPorto
PortugalClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 17 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Climate overview for Portugal
The highest overall climate score in Portugal goes to Madeira (77/100). 8 of the 8 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.
Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, July, August and September offer the most reliable conditions across Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
Climatically the best months across Portugal are July, August and September. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.
Which destination in Portugal has the best climate?
By overall climate score, Madeira leads with 77/100 — see the full ranking below.