Lisbon in July
What to expect
In Lisbon, July sits in mid-summer, with a clear seasonal rhythm running through the month. Most days feel warm without being relentless, with evenings that ease back comfortably. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Lisbon.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 14.6 h
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 05:25 - 19:58
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
-
- Rainy days
- 1 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 23%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 70%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for July. Typical high 26.9°C and low 18.2°C.
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 16% of days (5.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~38°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~5 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~38°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~69km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 16% of days (4.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.9 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.9 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~5 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.6 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~37°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 63% of days (19.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.5 days / month
~63% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.5 days / month
- Probability ~63% of days
- Intensity Up to ~58km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~19 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 16% of days (5.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~32km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.0 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.0 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~3.3mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.7 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.7 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~86% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~2 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~12h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~15h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.6 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~38°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good time to visit Lisbon?
Typical July days in Lisbon reach highs of 26°C (79°F) with nights around 18°C (64°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in July?
Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 26°C (79°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 3 mm (0.12 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 15 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:25 and sunset near 19:58. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 18 km/h (11 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 53 km/h (33 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.