🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon
Weather Comparison
Current Weather Right Now
🇿🇦
Cape Town
62°F
Broken Clouds
Feels like 61°F
H 65°F / L 62°F
Humidity: 60%
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Lisbon
68°F
Clear Sky
Feels like 67°F
H 70°F / L 66°F
Humidity: 52%
Climate Overview
Cape Town
Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters
Cape Town has a classic Mediterranean climate but in the Southern Hemisphere — summers are December–February (hot and dry) and winters are June–August (cool and wet). The Cape Doctor (southeast wind) can make summer days dramatically windy. Table Mountain creates local weather patterns.
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 | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇵🇹 Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 55–70°F September–November | 55–70°F March–May |
| Summer | 68–81°F December–February | 73–86°F June–August |
| Fall | 61–73°F March–May | 61–79°F September–November |
| Winter | 50–63°F June–August | 48–59°F December–February |
Cape Town vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cape Town or Lisbon have better weather?
Cape Town and Lisbon have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters 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 Cape Town vs Lisbon?
Best time for Cape Town: March, April, October, November. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.