🇺🇸 Boston vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Boston

mist

48°F

Mist

Feels like 46°F

H 52°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 92%

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Lisbon

clear sky

73°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 72°F

H 74°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 39%

Climate Overview

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Boston

Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seasonal transitions. Nor'easters are the city's most significant weather events, bringing heavy snow and coastal flooding. The harbor and Boston Harbor islands create coastal microclimates.

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Lisbon

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October, November
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm) — mostly November–March

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🇺🇸 Boston🇵🇹 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

Boston vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boston or Lisbon have better weather?

Boston and Lisbon have very different climates. Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seas 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 Boston vs Lisbon?

Best time for Boston: spring and fall. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.

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