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All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The city is generally sunny for much of the year, with summer conditions typically warm and dry and winter conditions cooler, cloudier, and rainier. The current weather is consistent with Lisbon's normally mild coastal climate, though daily conditions vary more than long-term averages.
Summer Average
27°C
Winter Average
12°C
Climate Type
Mediterranean
Rainy Days
80
Sunny Days
280
Humidity
68%
Spring
March - May
15-22°C
Spring is mild and increasingly sunny, with temperatures rising quickly through the season. Rainfall decreases as late spring approaches, though occasional showers still occur.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
24-30°C
Summer is typically hot, dry, and mostly clear, with long sunny periods and relatively low rainfall. Coastal breezes often moderate the heat, especially near the Tagus estuary.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
16-23°C
Autumn stays warm early on, then becomes cooler and wetter as the season progresses. Rainfall increases noticeably from October onward.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
8-15°C
Winter is mild compared with much of Europe, but it is the wettest and cloudiest part of the year. Cold spells are uncommon, and temperatures usually remain above freezing.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Lisbon
Lisbon attracts expats seeking a genuinely livable European city—affordable compared to Western peers, with reliable public transit and solid healthcare access. The lifestyle rewards are real: walkable neighborhoods, strong food culture, and a growing international community. The city's mild climate and lower cost of living make it feasible to work remotely or transition careers without financial strain.
The trade-off is bureaucracy. Visa processes and residency paperwork move slowly, and Portuguese language barriers persist outside central areas. Safety is reasonable but not exceptional, and housing competition has intensified as the expat population has grown. Still, for those patient with administrative friction, Lisbon delivers genuine quality of life at a pace most other Western European capitals can't match.
Advantages
Lisbon
Abundant parks and cultural sites
Affordable cost of living
Excellent public transportation
Mediterranean climate and beaches
Growing tech and startup scene
Historic charm and architecture
Disadvantages
Lisbon
Housing affordability crisis
Low salaries relative costs
Complex bureaucratic processes
Limited coworking infrastructure
Safety & Security in Lisbon
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
65
/100
Portugal Avg
62
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Lisbon to Portugal averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Lisbon
Portugal Average
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
Environmental risk assessments are being researched. The indicators below show what data will be available soon.
