Jardim Botânico de Lisboa

How to Get to Jardim Botânico de Lisboa #

Located near the Universidade de Lisboa faculties. From Baixa/Chiado take tram 28 to Rato or buses that stop near the Faculdade de Cieancias. Walking from Marques de Pombal is 20-30 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Jardim Botânico de Lisboa #

Arrive midweek or early morning to avoid weekend families and university classes.
Visit the herbarium and palm collection - they are often overlooked.
Check for temporary exhibitions or guided tours by the university's botanical department.

Best Time to Visit Jardim Botânico de Lisboa #

Spring and autumn are the most rewarding times - blooms and milder temperatures make for quieter, more colorful visits.

Spring

March-May · 12-23°C (54-73°F)

Flowering displays are at their best; mild weather for strolling.

Autumn

September-November · 15-24°C (59-75°F)

Fewer tourists and pleasant temperatures; the collection shows seasonal shifts.

Weather & Climate near Jardim Botânico de Lisboa #

Climate

Jardim Botânico de Lisboa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 21°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 25°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

12° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

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