🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇺🇸 Richmond

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lisbon

clear sky

68°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 67°F

H 70°F / L 66°F

Humidity: 51%

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Richmond

light rain

64°F

Light Rain

Feels like 63°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 79%

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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Richmond

Richmond at the James River Fall Line has a humid subtropical climate at the transition with humid continental. The James River gorge through the city creates unique microweather. Virginia's capital and former Confederate capital experiences hot humid summers with occasional intense winter ice storms from Gulf moisture overrunning Arctic air.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇹 Lisbon🇺🇸 Richmond
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 Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lisbon or Richmond have better weather?

Lisbon and Richmond have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Richmond: Richmond at the James River Fall Line has a humid subtropical climate at the transition with humid c. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs Richmond?

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

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