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Lisbon in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lisbon in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lisbon, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Lisbon in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Lisbon in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and about 15 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 83 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lisbon has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Lisbon in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lisbon for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +75°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +70°F.

Is Lisbon warm or cold in October?

Lisbon is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Lisbon:

Climate in Lisbon in October

Lisbon weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+72°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+48°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+93°F+77°F
Rainfall
30 mm83 mm96 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%73%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
191512
Cloudy days
91011
Rainy days
267
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 83 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in September to 15 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Lisbon in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Lisbon is gradually increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Lisbon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 288 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 72 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Lisbon, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lisbon wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Lisbon?

This is the weather in Lisbon in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+80°F
2 October
☀️
+85°F
3 October
☀️
+80°F
4 October
☀️
+84°F
5 October
☀️
+83°F
6 October
☀️
+80°F
7 October
☀️
+81°F
8 October
☀️
+83°F
9 October
☀️
+73°F
10 October
🌧️
+66°F
11 October
☀️
+78°F
12 October
☀️
+80°F
13 October
☀️
+79°F
14 October
☀️
+81°F
15 October
☀️
+74°F
16 October
☁️
+71°F
17 October
☀️
+75°F
18 October
☁️
+74°F
19 October
🌧️
+68°F
20 October
☁️
+69°F
21 October
☁️
+70°F
22 October
🌧️
+71°F
23 October
☀️
+69°F
24 October
☀️
+70°F
25 October
☁️
+72°F
26 October
☀️
+76°F
27 October
☁️
+71°F
28 October
☀️
+74°F
29 October
🌧️
+70°F
30 October
☀️
+71°F
31 October
🌧️
+70°F
In October 2023 Lisbon had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 29 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lisbon climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lisbon in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+67°F) and the highest in 2017 (+82°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 423 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lisbon in October:

Is October a good time to visit Lisbon?

October is a really good time to go to Lisbon. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lisbon.

Can you sunbathe in Lisbon in October?

October has mild temperatures in Lisbon. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lisbon rainy in October?

Lisbon is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lisbon in October?

The amount of sunny days in Lisbon during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Lisbon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lisbon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.