🇺🇸 Chapel Hill vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Chapel Hill

light rain

63°F

Light Rain

Feels like 64°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 95%

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Lisbon

clear sky

67°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 66°F

H 69°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 50%

Climate Overview

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Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is the University of North Carolina's home city, a college town at the edge of the Piedmont and coastal plain. UNC's Chapel Hill campus with its massive McCorkle Place oak allée is one of the South's most beautiful university settings. The dense tree cover significantly reduces the urban heat island compared to surrounding suburban development.

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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🇺🇸 Chapel Hill🇵🇹 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

Chapel Hill vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chapel Hill or Lisbon have better weather?

Chapel Hill and Lisbon have very different climates. Chapel Hill is the University of North Carolina's home city, a college town at the edge of the Piedm 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 Chapel Hill vs Lisbon?

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

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