🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇺🇸 Seattle

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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Seattle

broken clouds

55°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 54°F

H 58°F / L 53°F

Humidity: 75%

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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Seattle

Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades to the east. The rain shadow effect of the Olympics makes Seattle significantly drier than the Washington coast. Summers are glorious (July averages less rainfall than Miami); winters are grey and drizzly but rarely brutal.

Seasonal Comparison

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

Does Lisbon or Seattle have better weather?

Lisbon and Seattle have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Seattle: Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon vs Seattle?

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

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