🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇺🇸 San Francisco

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lisbon

clear sky

70°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 69°F

H 72°F / L 67°F

Humidity: 49%

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San Francisco

few clouds

73°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 73°F

H 77°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 46%

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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San Francisco

San Francisco's climate is shaped by its position on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The coastal fog (Karl the Fog) rolls in through the Golden Gate each summer afternoon, keeping temperatures mild year-round. The city has dramatically different microclimates — the Sunset District fog-bound while the Mission basks in sun on the same day.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇹 Lisbon🇺🇸 San Francisco
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 San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lisbon or San Francisco have better weather?

Lisbon and San Francisco have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine San Francisco: San Francisco's climate is shaped by its position on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs San Francisco?

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

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