🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇺🇸 Raleigh

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lisbon

clear sky

75°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 73°F

H 76°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 34%

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Raleigh

overcast clouds

70°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 73°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 85%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. At 315 feet on the Piedmont, the city has a warm humid subtropical climate with hot summers. The rapid growth of the Research Triangle has created one of the Southeast's most intensifying urban heat islands from farmland conversion to development.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇹 Lisbon🇺🇸 Raleigh
Spring

55–70°F

March–May

Summer

73–86°F

June–August

Fall

61–79°F

September–November

Winter

48–59°F

December–February

Lisbon vs Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lisbon or Raleigh have better weather?

Lisbon and Raleigh have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Raleigh: Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. A. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs Raleigh?

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

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