🇺🇸 Athens vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon
Weather Comparison
Current Weather Right Now
🇺🇸
Athens
74°F
Clear Sky
Feels like 73°F
H 74°F / L 70°F
Humidity: 46%
🇵🇹
Lisbon
67°F
Clear Sky
Feels like 66°F
H 69°F / L 64°F
Humidity: 50%
Climate Overview
Athens
Athens is the University of Georgia's college town in the Georgia Piedmont. Its rolling Piedmont terrain at higher elevation than coastal Georgia provides marginally more moderate summers. The Oconee River provides some cooling through town and the substantial UGA campus has significant tree cover that helps moderate urban heat.
Lisbon
Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine
Lisbon is one of Europe's sunniest capitals with 2,800+ hours of sunshine annually. Summers are hot and dry; winters are mild. The Atlantic coast provides cooling breezes. The 2017–2024 tourism boom makes summer extremely crowded.
Seasonal Comparison
| Season | 🇺🇸 Athens | 🇵🇹 Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | — | 55–70°F March–May |
| Summer | — | 73–86°F June–August |
| Fall | — | 61–79°F September–November |
| Winter | — | 48–59°F December–February |
Athens vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Athens or Lisbon have better weather?
Athens and Lisbon have very different climates. Athens is the University of Georgia's college town in the Georgia Piedmont. Its rolling Piedmont ter Lisbon: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.
When is the best time to visit Athens vs Lisbon?
Best time for Athens: spring and fall. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.