🇬🇧 London vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

broken clouds

57°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 56°F

H 58°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 77%

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Lisbon

clear sky

69°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 68°F

H 71°F / L 67°F

Humidity: 41%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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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🇬🇧 London🇵🇹 Lisbon
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

55–70°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

73–86°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

61–79°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

48–59°F

December–February

London vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Lisbon have better weather?

London and Lisbon have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round 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 London vs Lisbon?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.

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