Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Lisbon in February
Lisbon in February suits a city break, not a warm-weather holiday. Average daytime highs are around 14°C, nights fall to about 9°C, and there are roughly 7 rainy days. Go if you are happy exploring in layers and changing plans when showers arrive. The appeal is mild daytime weather rather than reliable warmth; the catch is cool evenings and a sea that is too cold for a comfortable casual swim.
Long-term climate averages for Lisbon, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lisbon, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Lisbon.
- Average daytime high
- 14.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 9.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.5°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 14.0°C
- year to year: 13°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.3h
- 50% of 10.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 52 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.0°C
- 2020-02-23
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.0°C
- 2012-02-04
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 42 min
- 1549 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Lisbon and ranks 79th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Portugal it is 12th of 13 (Portugal in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Lisbon is 6.5°C warmer by day and 7.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Lisbon peaks at 14.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.2°C; one night in ten drops to 6.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 22.0°C (2020-02-23) and the coldest night 2.0°C (2012-02-04).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 165 mm, the driest 2012 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 79%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 14.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.2°C to 14.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (19.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:29 and sets about 18:13 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 50%.
Is February a good time to visit Lisbon?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Lisbon on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Milder than London, but keep your jacket
Lisbon's average daytime high is 6.5°C above London's in February, a useful improvement without turning the trip into a summer holiday. It is still among Lisbon's coolest months, so pack for mild afternoons and chilly evenings rather than relying on a T-shirt. A jumper, long trousers and a jacket give you options as temperatures change. The warmer days reach around 17°C or more, while colder nights can drop to around 6°C or below. Make the most of the middle of the day for time outdoors, and keep an extra layer handy if you plan to stay out after dark.
Leave room to change your plans
About 5.3 hours of sunshine within 10.5 hours of daylight gives you a reasonable window for outdoor plans, but does not promise clear skies throughout the day. Rain affects about 7 days in the month, so February is better approached with a flexible itinerary than a schedule that depends on staying dry. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet weather. Put longer walks into brighter spells and leave indoor time movable. If dependable warmth is the main reason for travelling, February is a compromise; July, August and September are stronger choices for Lisbon's holiday weather.
A little perspective
Lisbon through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 9.1°C | 14.5°C | 4.6 | 68 | 9 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 14.4°C | 9.2°C | 14.0°C | 5.3 | 52 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 16.7°C | 10.8°C | 14.4°C | 5.9 | 53 | 8 | 0% |
| April | 18.1°C | 12.3°C | 15.3°C | 6.7 | 53 | 8 | 2% |
| May | 20.8°C | 14.4°C | 16.7°C | 7.8 | 44 | 6 | 17% |
| June | 23.9°C | 16.7°C | 18.0°C | 9.7 | 11 | 2 | 33% |
| Julybest | 26.0°C | 18.1°C | 18.7°C | 11.1 | 2 | 1 | 56% |
| Augustbest | 26.6°C | 18.7°C | 19.2°C | 10.2 | 4 | 1 | 63% |
| Septemberbest | 24.7°C | 17.8°C | 19.2°C | 7.9 | 29 | 4 | 42% |
| October | 21.2°C | 15.7°C | 18.2°C | 5.5 | 78 | 9 | 12% |
| November | 16.9°C | 12.4°C | 16.6°C | 4.8 | 84 | 10 | 0% |
| December | 14.5°C | 10.2°C | 15.2°C | 4.1 | 79 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Lisbon in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lisbon hot in February?
Lisbon is cool in February: the average daytime high is 14.4°C and nights average 9.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Lisbon in February?
The sea around Lisbon averages 14.0°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 13°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lisbon in February?
Lisbon sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 52 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (165 mm) and the driest was 2012 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lisbon in February?
Lisbon gets around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lisbon compare with the UK in February?
Lisbon is on average 6.5°C warmer than London by day in February (14.4°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Lisbon?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Lisbon reached 22.0°C on 2020-02-23, and the coldest night dropped to 2.0°C on 2012-02-04.
Can you swim in the sea in February?
The sea averages 14°C, with a year-to-year range of 13°C to 15°C. That is cold rather than merely bracing. Unless you are used to cold-water swimming, treat time by the sea as a chance for a walk rather than a swim.
Is Lisbon close enough for a short February break?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 42 min, making Lisbon a short-haul option. February makes sense for a short city break if milder days are enough; it is not a reliable choice for warmth or swimming.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Lisbon. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C