Marquess of Pombal Square

Marquess of Pombal Square is a principal urban roundabout in central Lisbon named for the 18th-century statesman Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, known as the Marquess of Pombal. The square is an important city junction and features a prominent column topped by a statue of the Marquess.

Traffic arteries including Avenida da Liberdade converge on the square, making it a central node for vehicles and public transport. Pedestrian areas and green spaces surround the roundabout and provide links to nearby parks and shopping streets.

The monument and column at the square commemorate the Marquess’s role in Lisbon’s history. The site also functions as a major public transport interchange, with an underground metro station beneath the square that connects central lines.

The square occupies a central position in Lisbon, bordering the northern end of Avenida da Liberdade and adjacent to Eduardo VII Park. It is readily accessible from the city centre by road and by the metro network.

Transport hub: A major transport and traffic hub in central Lisbon with an underground metro station linking several city lines.
Monument and layout: The square features a tall column topped by a statue of the Marquess and marks the junction where Avenida da Liberdade meets the city's central avenues.

How to Get to Marquess of Pombal Square #

Marquês de Pombal is a major transit hub served by Metro (Blue and Yellow lines, Marquês de Pombal station). Numerous buses and tourist tram lines stop at the roundabout; Avenida da Liberdade stretches downhill toward Rossio and the Baixa.

Tips for Visiting Marquess of Pombal Square #

Stand at the base of the Pombal statue facing south just before sunset - the light cuts across Avenida da Liberdade and gives the square a cinematic sweep.
Use the nearby Avenida metro stations (Marquês de Pombal on the Blue and Yellow lines) to avoid surface traffic.
Look down the roundabout: locals often gather on the Prado for protests and concerts - the square still functions as a civic stage.

Best Time to Visit Marquess of Pombal Square #

Spring and autumn are especially pleasant for walking the avenues radiating from Marquess of Pombal Square.

Spring

March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Pleasant temperatures and blossoming plane trees on the avenues; good for walking.

Summer

June-August · 18-30°C (64-86°F)

Warmer, with more tourists; mornings and evenings are most pleasant for views.

Autumn

September-November · 14-24°C (57-75°F)

Clear light and fewer crowds; demonstrations and civic events are likelier.

Weather & Climate near Marquess of Pombal Square #

Climate

Marquess of Pombal Square'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 28°C. Moderate rainfall (717 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good

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 (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

3.7 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 (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 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 (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

4.2 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 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 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 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

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 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

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

28 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

14° – 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 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 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 (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

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