Afonso de Albuquerque Square Plaza
Public square named after Portuguese naval commander
A Lisbon square named for the 16th‑century admiral Afonso de Albuquerque, used as an urban node close to riverside avenues and historic neighborhoods; visited for its location and nearby monuments.
Afonso de Albuquerque Square at a Glance#
Address: Praça Afonso de Albuquerque (Afonso de Albuquerque Square), Lisbon District, Portugal
Hours: Public square (always accessible)
How to Get to Afonso de Albuquerque Square#
Located within the Lisbon metropolitan area; accessible by local bus and tram lines depending on which municipality (Almada/Seixal/central Lisbon approaches vary). Use local transit maps to plan the precise route.
Tips for Visiting Afonso de Albuquerque Square#
- Walk the square at golden hour for softer light on the statue and fountains.
- The square is near residential neighborhoods and local shops - use nearby cafés as vantage points for people-watching.
- Combine with a visit to nearby viewpoints over the Tagus estuary if in the Almada/Seixal area.
Best Time to Visit Afonso de Albuquerque Square#
Spring through early autumn for pleasant weather and outdoor exploration.
Weather & Climate near Afonso de Albuquerque Square#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (679 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 18 mm | some cloud | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 6 mm | some cloud | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 22° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 25° | 21° | 27 mm | some cloud | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 18° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
